Maker Mentor II

Title:
Maker Mentor II

Department:
Makerspace

Reports To:
NCE Executive Director of Experiential Learning

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Maker Mentor II delivers formal training sessions, provides advanced
technical instruction, and serves as an independent mentor to users of the NJIT
Makerspace. Building on prior experience, this position supervises users
working in the facility, ensuring safe operation and adherence to established
procedures. Maker Mentor II staff independently develop and refine
instructional materials, lead advanced training workshops, and assist in
improving facility operations. They guide users on complex academic, research,
and extracurricular projects, helping translate ideas into high-quality,
manufacturable outcomes. The Maker Mentor II must demonstrate strong technical
proficiency, effective communication, and the ability to manage and coordinate
activities across multiple disciplines. This role contributes to fostering a
professional, safe, and collaborative Makerspace environment that reflects
NJIT's commitment to experiential learning and innovation.

Essential Functions:
-Deliver and develop advanced formal training sessions and
workshops.
-Supervise and mentor users across multiple fabrication and
design disciplines.
-Maintain, calibrate, and improve specialized fabrication
systems.
-Provide advanced project guidance and consultation across
academic and research initiatives.
-Enforce safety standards and assist with policy implementation.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology,
industrial design, or a related field.
-2-4 years of professional or instructional experience in
fabrication, design, or technical education.
-Skilled in advanced fabrication systems such as CNC,
electronics, or CAD/CAM.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $45.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time