Makerspace Specialist

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University seeks a Makerspace Specialist to provide expert guidance in a designated area of creative making within Baylor Libraries' Makerspace. The role acts as a subject matter expert for faculty, students, staff, and community partners, developing instructional content, consultation services, and curricular collaborations.

Working with the Makerspace Manager, you will design training programs, operations systems, and strategic initiatives that advance experiential learning across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; one year of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote the Makerspace, fostering a vibrant user community through training, workshops, events, and general open hours for exploration and practice
• Recruit, train, mentor, and direct a student employee team, developing technical competencies, safety practices, and customer-service standards consistent with Makerspace operations
• Assist the Makerspace Manager with course collaborations, community events, and special projects, particularly for projects in domain(s) of specialization
• Ensure that spaces within the Makerspace are reserved, consumables available, equipment operational, and spaces set up for course collaborations, workshops, and events
• Develop and manage operational systems supporting training, inventory, equipment maintenance, and user access
• Evaluate technologies, vendors, and workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality. Process orders of consumables (weekly) and capital (yearly) purchases
• Collaborate with the Makerspace Manager, Studio Coordinator, and EHS office to ensure that student workers are appropriately trained and that there is parity between the maker and media student teams
• Research emerging technologies, fabrication methods, and instructional approaches, making recommendations regarding future Makerspace services, equipment acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Skills

Instructional content development

Consultation services

Curricular collaborations

Training programs design

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Makerspace Specialistto provide expertise in a designated area of creative making while supporting the operation of Baylor Libraries' Makerspace. This position serves as a subject matter expert for faculty, students, staff, and community partners within a specific technical discipline, developing instructional content, consultation services, and curricular collaborations. The Makerspace Specialist works with the Makerspace Manager to design and implement training programs, operational systems, and strategic initiatives that advance experiential learning and creative making across the university.

A Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Develop and promote the Makerspace, fostering a vibrant user community through training, workshops, events, and general open hours for exploration and practice
• Recruit, train, mentor, and direct a student employee team, developing technical competencies, safety practices, and customer-service standards consistent with Makerspace operations
• Assist the Makerspace Manager with course collaborations, community events, and special projects, particularly for projects in domain(s) of specialization
• Ensure that spaces within the Makerspace are reserved, consumables available, equipment operational, and spaces set up for course collaborations, workshops, and events
• Develop and manage operational systems supporting training, inventory, equipment maintenance, and user access
• Evaluate technologies, vendors, and workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality. Process orders of consumables (weekly) and capital (yearly) purchases
• Collaborate with the Makerspace Manager, Studio Coordinator, and EHS office to ensure that student workers are appropriately trained and that there is parity between the maker and media student teams
• Research emerging technologies, fabrication methods, and instructional approaches, making recommendations regarding future Makerspace services, equipment acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!