Build Lab Manager, School of Architecture

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The School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin-provides next-generation leadership for design and planning education. Always cognizant of our role as stewards of the built environment, we meld principle and practice to foster innovation while remaining grounded in serving our communities.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including, but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Build Lab Manager will work independently with students and faculty to support the design and fabrication of projects, prototypes, and objects using a range of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and more. The Build Lab Manager oversees safe operations and management of both traditional and computer-aided equipment within the Build Lab environment.

• Trains faculty, staff, and students who use the Build Lab in the safe and proper operation of all tools and equipment and maintains careful observation of activities to ensure these processes are followed.

• Performs regularly scheduled and periodic maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on Build Lab equipment as needed to ensure their correct and safe operation.

• Ensures the Build Lab is always kept clean and safe.

• Coordinates with supervisor for procurement of supplies and stock as needed.

• Provides technical and teaching support to instructors and students in the completion of their course assignments and act as a valuable resource to the SOA's fabrication classes.

• Coordinates the loan of hand tools and equipment to faculty, staff and students. Sends overdue notifications when necessary and advises SOA administration when academic bars and fees are needed to secure the replacement of tools and equipment.

• Manages the University's card access control system for the Build Lab.

• Manages the Student Technicians shifts for the Build Lab to ensure it is open and available to students on evenings and weekends.

• Studies in design or fabrication-based curriculum, or an allied field (such as an artist practice, product design, carpentry etc.).

• Experience in fabrication and the maintenance of analog and digital fabrication equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to teach and train others the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively use tools, materials, and techniques common to wood, metals, and plastics.

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance associated with common hand tools and stationary shop equipment used in wood, metalworking, and casting (plastic vacuum formers, kilns, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in a related art/design field.

• Academic or professional shop supervisory/management experience.

• Experience teaching workshops or classes, preferably to college-aged students.

• Experience working in a fabrication lab (woodworking, metalworking, prototyping).

• Experience with digital equipment, for example, CNC routers, ShopBot routers, etc.

• Knowledge of advance fabrication-related software, such as 3D CAD/CAM software (VCarve Pro), etc.

• Experience researching materials and processes.

• Demonstrated student service experience requiring diplomacy and professionalism.

• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and/or recommend and develop new policies and procedures.

$50,000 - $57,000 (fixed rate)

• This position works year-round, including summers.

• Will work in a combined wood, metal and casting shop, and will be exposed to saws, cutting tools, sawdust, welding equipment, and loud noises.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Service or occupational hazards may exist.

• Must be able to lift and move typical metal and wood supplies, such as sheets of plywood, boards, steel tubes, and bars.

• Must wear appropriate safety attire at all times.

• Teaching, training and supervision activities will occasionally require talking and standing for long periods of time.

Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.