Makerspace Lab Manager

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking a dynamic leader to manage the Dan T. Moore Makerspace Laboratory.

The role supports students, faculty, and staff by providing instructional, technical, and administrative support, and by enhancing curricular projects and lab operations. Responsibilities include developing and managing the annual budget, coordinating partnerships with community organizations, and aligning the lab with CSU’s teaching needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Four (4) years of work experience in an industrial or educational setting with emphasis on engineering or technological laboratory teaching or management.
• Supervisory and training experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering education, business, or related field.
• Knowledge of traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies including 3D printing, VR/AR, laser engraving, and wood/metal fabrication.
• Ability to manage operating budgets and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dan T. Moore Makerspace Laboratory.
• Develop and manage annual budget for the lab.
• Guide and integrate lab resources for CSU colleges.
• Coordinate partnerships with community organizations.
• Collaborate with peers at other universities to share best practices.
• Incorporate undergraduate introductory engineering courses into the lab’s use.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

Skills

3D printing

VR/AR

Laser engraving

Wood/metal fabrication

Budget management

Leadership/training

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Four years of lab management/teaching experience

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Manages the Dan T. Moore ( DTM ) Makerspace Laboratory. Serves as a resource to students, faculty, and staff by providing instructional, technical, and administrative support. Works to support the development of projects to enhance curricular needs. Develops and manages annual budget for the lab. Works with other Cleveland State University ( CSU ) colleges to guide and integrate the labs resources for their needs. Coordinates partnerships with select community non-profits. Collaborates with peers at other universities and community makerspace staff to share information and continuously improve on best practices. Manage the incorporation of undergraduate introductory engineering courses into the use of the DTM . Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering or engineering technology discipline.
• Four (4) years of work experience in an industrial or educational setting with demonstrated emphasis on engineering or technological laboratory teaching or management.
• Supervisory and training experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering education, business, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in website management, preparing and submitting funded proposals, and in project fundraising.
• Broad community involvement, including K-12 education outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of current traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, including 3D printing, Virtual/Augmented Reality laser engraving, wood, and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of current traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, including operation of all related equipment.
• Ability to function as systems thinker and be solution minded with a global perspective.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery and leadership skills, using team-based approach.
• Ability to develop and administer operating budgets.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to understand basic operational issues and utilize that knowledge in daily work.
• Ability to foster innovation and creativity.
• Ability to foster a collaborative community and engage and connect with external partners.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Ability to navigate and leverage interpersonal dynamics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to comprehend a variety of informational documents including billing invoices, contracts, grants, receipts, basic spreadsheets, academic related materials, applications, memos, other records.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703931S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.