Makerspace & Media Lab Specialist

American Indian Library Association; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNLV University Libraries in Las Vegas, NV invites applications for a Makerspace Specialist in the School of Medicine Library. The role oversees daily operations of the makerspace and provides expert instruction to groups using emerging and multimedia technologies for education and research.

The Specialist conducts outreach to faculty, students, residents, and campus partners, guides technology adoption, develops online learning objects, coordinates projects, and helps train student workers who

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of experience in makerspaces or related educational settings.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library’s makerspace.
• Provide expert instruction for groups using emerging and multimedia technologies.
• Offer personalized consultations on multimedia use, creation, and application.
• Engage in outreach to faculty, students, residents/fellows and campus partners.
• Develop online learning objects and coordinate projects.
• Train student employees who support multimedia creation and use.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Multimedia tech knowledge

Teaching/instruction

Content creation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Laser cutting

3D printing

AutoCAD

Multimedia design tools

Job description

UNLV University Libraries in Las Vegas, NV invites applications for a Makerspace Specialist in the School of Medicine Library. The role oversees daily operations of the makerspace and provides expert instruction to groups using emerging and multimedia technologies for education and research.

The Specialist conducts outreach to faculty, students, residents, and campus partners, guides technology adoption, develops online learning objects, coordinates projects, and helps train student workers who