Coordinator, 3 D Art Lab Studio

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Akron is seeking a skilled arts-support professional to provide instructional assistance and maintain safe studios. You will coordinate ceramics activities, manage purchases, and assist with faculty hiring and planning across programs.

The role includes teaching safe equipment use, supervising student workers, and supporting gallery installations for campus and visiting artists. Bachelor’s degree required, 2+ years in fabrication facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in wood, metals, ceramics and/or 3D fabrication in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of safety and ability to maintain an orderly work environment.
• Ability to organize materials and teach and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and critique for students, faculty and staff.
• Coordinate Ceramics department activities with full-time faculty.
• Budget, purchase and manage supplies across five areas of the school.
• Teach faculty, staff and students to use equipment safely.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and manage student employees.
• Assist with gallery/exhibition installation and fabrication of displays.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hand and power tools

Kilns operation

3D fabrication equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide support to students, faculty and staff in the form of instructional assistance, maintaining safe and operational workspaces and equipment. Purchase material and equipment for areas throughout the school of art. Provide support to the Myers school of art to that may include custom fabrication, gallery exhibition assistance and logistics for faculty and visiting artist travel. Provide faculty support and assist faculty with committee work, curriculum development, hiring and managing part-time faculty, department planning, scheduling course offerings and grant writing.

Essential Functions:

25% provide instructional support and creative critique for students, faculty and staff. Coordination of the Ceramics department to include committee work alongside full-time faculty, curriculum development, recruiting, hiring and managing part-time faculty, scheduling course offerings and proposing Myers grants and residencies.

25%Ensure a safe and well-maintained studio/ laboratory spaces and equipment including operating kilns and time sensitive equipment that may require constant monitoring

15%Budget, purchase and manage supplies and equipment for the five areas of the school and other areas as needed. Maintain department vehicle and make pick-ups and deliveries for the school as needed.

15%Teach faculty, staff and students to properly and safely use equipment and machinery.

10%Recruit, hire, train, schedule and manage student employees.

10%Assist gallery and exhibition installation both on and off campus, fabricate furniture and display objects for areas throughout the school and for specific student and faculty projects.

Additional Position Information:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a wood, metals, ceramics and/or other type of 3D fabrication facility, preferably in an educational institution. Knowledge of safety and ability to maintain an orderly working environment required. Knowledge of maintenance and repair of a wide variety of hand and power tools required. Basic fabrication skills required. Ability to organize material tools and general functions of 3-D areas (sculpture, metals and ceramics) required. Strong communication skills and ability to provide instruction and problem-solve required.

Leadership:

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Physical Requirements:

Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (more that 75 lbs.), deep bending, crawling, climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods (more than 1/3 of the time).

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Shawna Harris

Email:

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Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.