The person in this position will build a community eager to explore innovative ways of learning and creating. The Knowledge Lab manager will be responsible for a wide variety of activities in the Lab. This includes helping students heat press t-shirts and mugs, preparing digital files to make stickers, overseeing maintenance of equipment, developing and recruiting instructors for workshops, to name some of the regularly occurring responsibilities. Ultimately, this person supports students and faculty on their design and creation journeys.
This position has a targeted salary of $52,200.00 - $72,600.00 commensurate with education and experience.
Please note that you will need to upload a cover letter for consideration.
About Purdue University Knowledge Lab:
The Knowledge Lab is the Purdue Libraries’ makerspace. The Purdue community can use a variety of materials, tools, equipment, and software to experiment and rapid prototype their ideas. Low-stakes, rapid-prototyping tools and equipment include a vinyl cutter, sewing machines, Riso printer, a podcast booth, heat presses, knitting and crocheting tools, cardboard, fabric, among other resources. This Lab serves as a first stop in a pipeline of opportunities on campus to fully actualize ideas.
The Knowledge Lab has the following goals in mind:
1. Foster an inclusive environment that welcomes Purdue community members from all levels of making and areas of study.
2. Advance the creation of new knowledge in nontraditional academic formats, such as zines, podcasts, wearable technology, among other formats.
3. Create a transdisciplinary network of makers across campus that can benefit from diverse backgrounds and areas of study.
4. Support the application of information for informed making decisions.
5. Facilitate experiential learning through available resources and partnerships across campus.
What We Are looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in library science, education, information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field
- Six (6) years’ experience working with maker tools in a makerspace environment required.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Familiarity with a variety of maker and craft tools
- Curiosity and ability to identify and learn new technologies quickly
- Teaching ability and/or experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and conscientious attitude
Additional Information:
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions waiting period.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Get in Return:
All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.
Take Your Next Giant Leap:
We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.
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