Manager, AIADO Woodshop

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC's undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world-as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman. BENEFITS We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package: Generous paid time off Paid holidays (up to 14 days) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits Competitive retirement plans Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Program Great employee discounts Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions POSITION SUMMARY The primary function of this position is to oversee daily shop operations, provide face-to-face instructional and technical assistance to shop patrons, and support for department projects such as instructional resources or documentation. The Manager, AIADO Woodshop contributes to the overall management of Sullivan Fabrication Studio and AIADO facilities; offers occasional lateral support to adjacent facilities, including supervision of student employees, management of equipment maintenance, asset protection programs, and the pursuit of general shop safety practices. Grade 7 RESPONSIBILITIES Train, supervise, and develop student employees in the delivery of a spectrum of Shop facility services and resources. Provide instruction and technical assistance to faculty and undergraduate students using all types of facility housed equipment. Design, organize, and update training workshops and lectures for all supported equipment and technologies. Oversee the physical maintenance of tools (maintenance program), equipment, and associated resources to provide a safe and productive working environment. Manage inventory and asset protection program of circulating tools and equipment. Facilitate access of circulating tools and associated resources to Shop patrons. Work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Instructional Facilities and Assistant Director AIADO to develop, implement, and organize facility safety protocols. QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of supervisory experience in an industrial or educational facility preferred Teaching/instructional experience preferred Extensive knowledge and experience using a wide variety of floor-mounted and handheld power tools as well as digital fabrication and output technologies Advanced knowledge in two or more of the following areas is required: wood fabrication, sewing or mold-making, digital fabrication, or physical computing (Arduino or similar) Experience repairing shop tools and equipment Strong managerial skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Familiarity with office software including Microsoft Word and Excel Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art or related field preferred Physical Requirements Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs or more in the performance of facility related duties UNION This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31. The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_helpartic.edu. Internal title: Manager, AIADO Woodshop and Special Assignments