Lab Coordinator, Entertainment Engineering & Design, and Entertainment Technology & Design, College of Engineering
Full Time
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Posted
Job description
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Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lab Coordinator, Entertainment Engineering & Design, and Entertainment Technology & Design, College of Engineering [R0135292].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Lab Coordinator (LC) for Entertainment Engineering and Design (EED), and Entertainment Technology & Design (ETD) is responsible for supporting the educational activities of the faculty and students of the program. The LC's primary responsibility is to proctor the EED lab spaces and to ensure that the equipment and labs are accessible/secure, safe, organized, and maintained. The LC is responsible for overseeing student work in open lab sessions, and enforcing safe operating procedures. The LC is charged with routinely inspecting and adjusting the equipment in the labs. Additionally, the LC is responsible for creating and maintaining an inventory of lab supplies. The EED LC will report to the program directors to resupply the labs as necessary, and report the need to replace equipment that is beyond its life cycle or no longer serviceable. The LC is responsible for providing input to the program directors regarding upgrades and improvements to the EED lab spaces.
The Lab Coordinator position will interact with a many diverse groups. The LC works collaboratively with the program faculty from both the College of Engineering and the College of Fine Arts to support class labs, student projects, and program events. Additionally, the LC may work with other university groups, such as Facility and Risk Management, to maintain operations in the EED labs. The Lab Coordinator is expected to routinely work with students by providing instructions and demonstrations regarding the safe use of the equipment within the program's areas.
The Lab Coordinator position will contribute to program assessment reports by providing information regarding the equipment in the labs spaces, an accounting of student hours in the labs, and other relevant data regarding the use of the labs.
The Lab Coordinator must be able to accommodate additional responsibilities assigned by the Program Directors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of Associate Degree in engineering or technology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and a minimum of five years documented industry employment experience in lieu of the bachelor degree.
The EED Lab Coordinator must have knowledge of common construction materials and fabrication techniques; knowledge of the safe operation of hand, power, and machine tools; knowledge of electronic prototyping boards and programming; experience with advanced fabrication techniques including 3D modeling, CNC programming, and the used of 3D Printers.
The LC must be familiar with engineering drawings and wire diagrams.
The candidate must be able to express engineering concepts verbally, and/or through the use of graphical and mathematical means
Candidate must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time while operating machinery. The LC must be capable of transferring raw material and projects from storage to the laboratories. The candidate must be able to hang robotic lighting instruments (lift 50 lbs. overhead).
The candidate must be able to work in low lighting areas, or areas where strobe effects are in use.
Clear communication skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred 1-3 years of experience working with students in a laboratory/workshop environment. In addition to the required knowledge, the preferred candidate will hold an OSHA 30 hour card, plus 3 years industry experience working in the entertainment industry. The preferred breadth of their knowledge would include an understanding of any of the following: advanced fabrication techniques including CAM and CAD software, welding and metal fabrication, and knowledge of DMX protocols or show control software.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
- Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard
discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 15, 2023.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Yingtao Jiang and Michael Genova, Search Committee Chairs, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0135292” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at:
http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the
Office of Equal Employment & Title IX
webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.
The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document
is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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