Educational Specialist - Architecture Fab Lab

Job Information

• Title: Educational Specialist (Fabrication Lab)
• Position Number: 0079522T
• Hiring Unit: School of Architecture
• Location: Honolulu, HI
• Date Posted: 06/11/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026
• Band: B
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Job Type: Full-Time, 11‑month, Temporary
• Effective Start: Approximately August 2026

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Fabrication Workshop during instructional use by architectural courses and studio projects.
• Train and supervise students, faculty, and research staff in utilizing the shop workspace and in the operation of all woodworking and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain technical proficiency and strict adherence to safety protocols when operating the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and associated software.
• Safely operate and maintain the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and related software; develop competency in 3D modular CNC skills to expand the 3D Lab’s capabilities.
• Perform work requiring specialized equipment, devising and improvising new methods and techniques.
• Provide up‑to‑date training to students, faculty, and research staff on laser cutter and CNC equipment use.
• Implement and enforce all workshop safety procedures in accordance with industry, state and federal standards.
• Develop, recommend, and institute policies and procedures governing the workshop space.
• Hire and supervise student employees in the workshop.
• Conduct student workshops in Digital Fabrication, Furniture Design, Design Build, and related areas.
• Contribute to upkeep of the School’s facilities, including light maintenance, furniture repair, and disposal; research equipment needs and provide cost comparisons for design studio spaces.
• Acquire and supervise external contractors and coordinate work by UHM Facilities Management.
• Assess and recommend facilities needs in collaboration with the Dean, including procurement.
• Act as coordinator for student projects related to accreditation, including storage and presentation.
• Attend scheduled school meetings.
• Ensure a safe and orderly working environment in the Fabrication Workshop.
• Maintain the workshop budget, tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Research and purchase materials and equipment; determine needs for replacements and new acquisitions.
• Keep informed of technological developments in the design field and apply learning to shop operations and instruction.
• Support research faculty and UHCDC by consulting on fabrication materials, processes, digital fabrication, technical guidance, and workspace for their projects.
• Research, develop, and implement programs that leverage the 3D Lab to assist outreach to prospective students, community groups, and practicing professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive professional building, woodworking, or fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with design workflows typically used by architects and designers.
• Ability to manage shop schedules, equipment access, material storage, purchasing, inventory, and workflow.
• Ability to train users on hand tools, hand‑held power tools, stationary bench tools, laser cutters, and related metal/wood shop equipment; demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and application of concepts and terminology.
• Software proficiency or willingness to learn and attend required training courses.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, inventory, equipment scheduling, and maintenance logs.
• Experience developing safety manuals, certification systems, equipment‑use policies, or shop‑access protocols.
• Knowledge of OSHA or related safety practices, risk management, dust collection, ventilation, fire safety, PPE, and hazardous material handling.
• Leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all shop users.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with faculty and school leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when working with students, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.
• Ability to synthesize new ideas for improving institutional norms.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience training students, leading workshops, or developing instructional materials.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty to support…