Posted in General Business 3 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, application materials should include a resume, a letter of interest, and a short portfolio of related personal or work projects. Your letter of interest should outline your skills and qualifications and how they align with this position at Rice Architecture. Please also provide three professional references.
All applicants should attach application materials in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Position Summary:
The Shop Coordinator at the Rice University School of Architecture oversees the daily operations of the school's newly expanded workshop, fabrication spaces, and equipment housed in the recently completed William T. Cannady Hall. With keen attention to craft, detail, and creativity, the Shop Coordinator works closely with faculty and students to support curricular and research projects during the academic year, providing oversight, training, technical direction, and expertise on the use of a wide variety of machinery, equipment, and materials, including wood, metal, plastic, etc. The position also works with the Fabrication Director to specify and procure equipment, ensure the effective and safe operation of all fabrication spaces and equipment, hire and train student workers, and align operations with the school's strategic needs.
Rice Architecture is a uniquely sized, highly selective program focusing on design, including exceptional student work, world-class faculty research, and meaningful community engagement. We are particularly interested in candidates whose culture and lived experiences will expand our perspectives and understanding of the world. Rice Architecture draws upon Houston's offerings in the arts, industries, diverse communities, and cultures to educate architects for a dynamic, multicultural world, and we work towards hiring with the same ambition.
The ideal candidate for the Shop Coordinator is a highly skilled and creative individual with expertise in various fabrication materials and machinery. They possess strong leadership and technical abilities, ensuring the safe and effective operation of workshop spaces while supporting faculty and students in their curricular and research endeavors. Additionally, they demonstrate excellent organizational skills to manage equipment procurement and training programs in alignment with the school's strategic goals.
Workplace Requirements
This is a 9-month, salaried, benefits-eligible position, active August 15 - May 15. During the academic year, this position must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet the position's requirements, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands: Must be able to operate and manipulate workshop machinery and lift wood and metal materials. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with no assistance.
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Anderson and Cannady Halls. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Minimum Requirements:
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Us
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
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