Innovation Studio Manager, 77907

Company: University of Missouri Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Innovation Studio Manager, 77907 Location: UMKC Volker Campus Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 35120 Hiring Department School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) Free Enterprise Center (FEC) Job Description UMKC's School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) Free Enterprise Center (FEC) is seeking qualified applicants for the Innovation Studio Manager position. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations of Innovation Studio which contains the 3D printing, wood, and metal prototyping facilities including equipment maintenance, scheduling, training, in-house events, tours, and demos. The Innovation Studio Manager will promote and facilitate use of equipment and resources by SCE students, faculty, and the greater KC community. The Innovation Studio Manager will work with academic departments and non-credit programs to develop and implement programming for students, community, and partners. There is an expectation of on-going teaching and collaboration to help students and community members realize their prototyping ideas to facilitate the creation of new products. A strong background in wood and metal fabrication is required. A knowledge of CAD/CAM software and processes is a benefit. In addition to supervising maintenance of conventional wood and metal fabrication equipment, the Innovation Studio Manager will be responsible to maintain and operate a variety of 3Dprinters along with several CNC devices. The position requires schedule flexibility including occasional evening and weekend hours. Job duties will include, but are not limited to: Responsible for day to day operations, scheduling, and maintenance of Innovation Studio equipment within the Free Enterprise Center (FEC). Develop and implement in-house equipment training, tours, and demos for students, faculty, and industry to maximize FEC impact. Responsible for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of FEC Innovation Studio resources. Execute necessary equipment safety training courses including a minimum of one class per semester plus summer and training on an as-needed basis (3 credit hour equivalents per year) Provide guidance to academic departments, faculty, and students in creating, scheduling, and implementing creation of new products and components. Provide technical assistance to those interested in utilizing FEC Innovation Studio resources. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor---s degree in computer science or information technology preferred. 5 years of experience in business or entrepreneurship preferred. University teaching experience preferred. Full Time/Part Time Full time, Monday---Friday, 8 am --- 5 pm or comparable. Culture of flexibility is supported. Salary $47,476 - $60,000 annual, commensurate with experience and education Application Deadline January 3, 2021 Application Instructions Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 524-0002. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. 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For more information on our diversity mission, visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion website: http://info.umkc.edu/diversity/ UMKC is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our students come from all 50 states and over 85 countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. With more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career. We are at the heart of a thriving urban area where the city---s life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City---s university and we can---t wait for you to join us Find out more about UMKC in the About UMKC section of our website. Details about UMKC---s community and the benefits of being an employee can be found on our careers page.

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