Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries R0153263

Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, NV

Final date to receive applications: N/A

Reporting to the Director, School of Medicine Library, the Makerspace Specialist is a key member of a team of professionals responsible for supporting the Makerspace in the School of Medicine Library. The Makerspace Specialist oversees the day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library’s makerspace and provides expert instructions for groups utilizing emerging and multimedia technologies for educational and research purposes.

The Specialist provides personalized consultation on multimedia use, creation, and application. Through outreach to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine faculty, students, residents/fellows and other campus partners and stakeholders, the Makerspace Specialist exercises leadership in developing and evolving emerging and multimedia technologies and services that support knowledge creation. Additionally, the Makerspace Specialist will investigate and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption, develop online learning objects, coordinate projects, engage in professional development, and help train student employees who support multimedia creation and use at the School of Medicine Library.

The successful candidate will demonstratesupport fordiversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief that everyone deserves a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and dignity . The Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), computer science, instructional technology, multimedia-related degrees preferred and 1-3 years of experience working in makerspaces, fabrication labs, libraries, galleries, museums, archives, schools, community centers, or other related educational setting. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

• Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.
• Knowledge of design or fabrication using a combination of multimedia technology (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to instruct learners (e.g. student assistants, students, faculty, staff, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to create instructional content (e.g. guides, handouts, presentations, lesson plans, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to communicate effectively with others (e.g. ability to engage a non-technical audience with technical concepts, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, or stakeholders (e.g. ability to build positive relationships, identify and resolve issues effectively, etc.

• Experience developing program or workshop activities including, but not limited to multimedia or emerging technology topics
• Proficiency with emerging or multimedia technologies (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.)
• Strong organizational or project management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot emerging or multimedia technologies
• Ability to evaluate, assess, or recommend new emerging or multimedia technologies

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their…