Critical Making and Makerspace Coordinator - Ontario, Canada - York University

Description

The Critical Making and Makerspace Coordinator role assists the Manager of Digital Scholarship and Computing Services (DSCS) in a dual technical/coordination support position.

The role coordinates the day-to-day administrative activities of makerspace and critical making services in the library at the Markham Campus as well as providing technical support to lab users by providing users instructions, facilitating access to spaces and equipment, and carrying out inventory and basic maintenance and repair to equipment.

The role ensures technology and software offerings are operational and ready for use daily, respond to in person and online inquiries professionally and promptly, and conducts training, arranges scheduling, and coordinates workflows for YUSA and casual role supports research and learning in makerspace technologies, provides instruction and workshops for users, and collaborates with instructors to support course objectives.

Experience with operating and maintaining a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, pick and place machinery and other product development machinery.

• Efficient analytical and organizational skills.
• Efficient written communications skills (reports, email, policy, public documentation, workflow and instructional material).
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, conduct workshops and training sessions to a variety of audiences.
• Efficient interpersonal skills, judgment, tact and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide exceptional service to multiple stakeholder groups.
• Working effectively as a member of a team, setting priorities, and working effectively under pressure of high volume.
• Ability to maintain and manage data and keep accurate records.
• Strong demonstrated ability to efficiently coordinate the activities of an instructional lab. Technical
• Demonstrated ability using Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling/creation tools (SolidWorks, Autodesk apps, Blender, Revit, CAM software), 3D scanning, photography, sewing machines and weaving, CNC machines, the Internet of Things.
• Knowledge of 3D prototyping techniques, vinyl printing, wearable computing methods,
• Knowledge of common makerspace 'building block' technologies, such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, perform repairs on a wide variety of makerspace equipment.