Sustainable Product Design & Innovation Workspace Manager/Educator

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College seeks a dedicated Workspace Manager/Educator to support SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, maintaining safe and welcoming labs, and assisting with curriculum development and student recruitment.

The position is aligned with the academic year and operates as an exempt salaried role, typically Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm with a lunch break. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $53,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work.
• Provide hands-on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Assist faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation.
• Supervise open lab sessions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to students.
• Train and supervise student workers and support new faculty using the workspaces.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Fabrication & prototyping

Equipment operation safety

Student mentorship

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

Job description

The Sustainable Product Design & Innovation Workspace Manager/Educator supports the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI), Architecture, and Construction Management programs by maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming instructional workspaces. The position provides hands‑on technical instruction, supports faculty and student projects, manages equipment and supplies, and contributes to curriculum development and student recruitment activities.

This position will be aligned with the academic year (mid-August through mid-May annually). This exempt (salaried position) is showing a Work Schedule of M-F 8am-5pm with an hour for lunch.

Duties/Responsibilities

(60%): Instructional and Student Support

• Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work.
• Provide hands‑on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Assist faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation.
• Supervise open lab sessions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to students.
• Train and supervise student workers and support new faculty using the workspaces.

(15%): Workspace and Equipment Management

• Maintain safe, organized, and functional SPDI workspaces.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs of fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment operating instructions, safety procedures, and maintenance records.
• Manage workspace access, equipment training, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate equipment installation, upgrades, and workspace improvements.

(15%): Purchasing and Resource Management

• Maintain equipment, tooling, and supply inventories.
• Identify and recommend equipment and material purchases based on curricular needs.
• Coordinate purchasing, maintenance services, and equipment donations.
• Work with department leadership to manage laboratory budgets and monitor expenditures.

(10%): Program Support

• Collaborate with SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management faculty and staff.
• Support student recruitment, campus visits, demonstrations, and industry engagement activities.
• Assist with other program-related activities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and teach new technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with standard office software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD/CAM and CNC equipment.
• Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with laser cutting and digital fabrication.
• Knowledge of metrology, precision measurement, and inspection equipment.
• Experience supporting educational laboratories or makerspaces.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems.

This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for the Keene State College Staff Association (KSCSA), an affiliate of the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA‑NH).

This position has an anticipated salary of $50-53k annually for the academic year calendar, mid-August through mid-May annually.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: , or .nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$52,520.00 - $93,640.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene