Technical Assistant-Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM and Painting Studios

Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Studio Art Department is searching for a Technical Assistant to support the Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM and Painting Studios!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000 
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary 
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant to support the Art Department Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM (MJCC) and Painting Studios. Management, organizational, and record-keeping skills are required.  The Technical Assistant will be expected to work in coordination with the Curriculum Coordinators, Department Chairs, Program Heads, Senior Facility Manager, and faculty.  All applicants must be willing and able to work with other disciplines and Technical Assistants as needed. The successful candidate must be able to stay current with technology, tools, and techniques appropriate to the needs of both studios and learn new skills, as necessary.

Required Education and Experience
*Bachelor’s degree required. 
*At least 2 years of directly related experience required. 
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience
*Experience working in a Higher Education environment. 
*Experience in training/mentoring students. 
*Experience with Apple Mac OS and Windows OS.

Required Skills and Abilities
*Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
*Willingness to be self-motivated and work independently
*Demonstrated ability with studio equipment and knowledge.
*General understanding of professional studio standards and how to perform basic studio maintenance.
*General mechanical aptitude and ability to assess and solve problems.
*A basic knowledge of electrical systems and ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
*Proficient in the setup and use of 2D and 3D input and output devices - 3D printers and laser cutters/engravers. 
*Experience in painting, jewelry and /or metalsmithing.
*Knowledge and experience with Rapid Prototyping, LASER cutting, LASER welding, vacuum forming, 3D printers, Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) milling and electroforming.

Additional Information
All interested applicants must provide evidence of competence in the areas listed below.

Studio Supervision
*Hire, train, and supervise student workers 
*Create Studio staff schedule and approve timecards
*Train Graduate Assistants to perform the functions of their assistantships
*Create Graduate Assistant’s schedule
*Maintain office hours in order to assist students with technical matters outside of class
*Schedule and supervise weekly and/or end of the semester studio clean-ups
*Perform health and safety orientations for all students enrolled in Program OR Department courses
*Generate studio policy, documented in a technical and safety handbook which is updated regularly 
*Collaborate with other departments and program are