2D Studios Coordinator

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chair, Department of Art and Design, the 2D Studios Coordinator oversees daily operations, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and student staffing for the Analog Photography Studio, Painting Studio, and Printmaking Studio.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct regularly scheduled open studio hours in the assigned studios

• Establish and enforce best studio practices to ensure a safe, professional working environment

• Maintain a clean and organized space in the assigned studios. Ensure proper disposal of trash and recyclables; prevent accumulation of flammable materials

• Oversee tool maintenance across all assigned studios, and coordinate needed tool repairs or improvements in collaboration with the Department Administration

• Manage storage of student projects, course materials, the studios’ supply inventories

• Submit facilities maintenance service requests through Nuvolo or directly to University Facilities

• Instruct one course per semester in the areas of photography, printmaking or painting, given one’s experience and curricular need

• Work closely with faculty and staff to support curricular needs within the assigned studios

• Manage the hiring and staffing of nude models for the Department’s drawing and painting classes

• Help to develop and maintain studio safety manuals and related documentation for use by classes in the assigned studios

• Conduct safety orientations and workshops for courses using assigned studios.

• Recruit, train, and supervise student assistants to support open studio hours and departmental projects in the assigned studios

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all student users in the assigned studios

• In conjunction with Department Administration, submit purchase requisitions within budget to maintain inventory and course supplies

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university  in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field

• Minimum of three years of experience overseeing photography and/or printmaking and/or painting studios in an academic or another comparable professional setting, as a Shop/Studio Assistant or a Shop/Studio Manager

• Experience and proficiency with associated equipment/machinery and chemicals/safety in the assigned studios

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to work in person 5 days a week, 10 months a year (Summer term off)

• Ability to work occasional evenings and possibly one weekend day

• Experience, ability, and commitment to creating a working environment that is supportive, open, and respectful

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Studio Art, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or related field

• Experience as a Photography or Printmaking Shop Manager

• OSHA 10 and/or First Aid Training certifications

• Experience in Higher Education Administration or other administrative field

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
 

Salary Range

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/   

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. 

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Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [email protected].

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/