STEM Makerspace Program Manager

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 59,236; Part time

Job summary

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a part-time STEM Program Manager to support an educational makerspace and a research lab. The role will oversee day-to-day lab operations, assist teaching and learning activities, and coordinate events and workshops while ensuring effective use of digital fabrication tools.

The ideal candidate has hands-on technical skills, experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies, and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with digital fabrication tools and associated technologies, including 3D printing, 3D design, laser cutting, microcontrollers/physical computing, electronics, computer programming, and AI tools for design.
• Experience supporting or teaching others in a makerspace, lab, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic setting.
• Work outside of standard business hours is occasionally required.
• May travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations in the makerspace and research lab.
• Support teaching and learning activities within the programs.
• Coordinate events and workshops for students, faculty, and visitors.
• Ensure effective use of digital fabrication tools and prototyping technologies.

Skills

Digital fabrication tools

3D printing

3D design

Laser cutting

Microcontrollers/physical computing

Electronics

Programming

AI design tools

Makerspace instruction

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital fabrication equipment

Prototyping technologies

Job description

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a part-time STEM Program Manager to support an educational makerspace and a research lab. The role will oversee day-to-day lab operations, assist teaching and learning activities, and coordinate events and workshops while ensuring effective use of digital fabrication tools.

The ideal candidate has hands-on technical skills, experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies, and excellent organizational abilities.