Operations Facilitator - Innovation Lab

• Welcome users to the space in a friendly and professional manner and offer assistance as needed.
• Facilitate the safe and appropriate use of equipment and resources.
• Direct users to appropriate resources, including user manuals, online resources, individual contacts, or management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment by regularly cleaning work areas and returning tools and equipment to their designated locations.
• Understand and enforce policies governing use of the space and equipment. Check equipment rentals in and out and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of events, workshops, and other activities.
• Provide impromptu tours of the Innovation Labs as needed.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service skills
• Willingness to help others from a variety of backgrounds/disciplines and varying levels of proficiency/comfort with equipment
• A work ethic that always puts safety first
• Interest in learning alongside others to discover the possibilities/limitations of the equipment and resources in the lab.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be resourceful and take initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, organizational skills
• Willingness to work with a high volume of details are essential.

• Current DU undergraduate or graduate student enrolled for the  academic year.
• Work Study is required.

• The Innovation Labs offer an exciting environment for hands-on learning and collaboration.
• Equipped with cutting-edge tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking equipment.
• It can be an active space where students from various disciplines brainstorm, prototype, and create together. This dynamic space promotes self-directed learning and innovation, with mentoring available from peers and advisors.
• Safety protocols ensure a secure environment, while regular workshops and events foster a sense of community and accomplishment.
• The Innovation Labs embody the college's spirit of experiential learning, empowering students to turn ideas into reality and bridge theory with practice.

• The physical abilities needed to work in the Innovation Labs are diverse and essential for a productive and safe environment.
• Manual dexterity is a fundamental skill for handling tools and materials
• Lifting and carrying capabilities are necessary for managing objects of varying weights.
• Tasks at varying heights might require your bending or kneeling abilities.

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All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.