Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Lab Manager 1 - Digital and Film Photography
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Opening ID
533132
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Close Date
10/28/2024
Regular/Temporary
Regular
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
Oversees and manages the Digital and Film Photography lab for the Department of Art + Art History. Maintains the equipment, lab space, and inventory levels. Serves as safety officer. Serves as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the digital and lab facilities.Oversees the day-to-day activities of the VH Digital and Film Photography Lab. Coordinates and performs general lab maintenance and equipment repairs.Provides technical assistance and training to faculty, staff, and students. Schedules equipment demonstrations and keeps a log of training sessions.Supervises the operation of Color Processor, Black & White Enlargers, Color Enlargers, mix chemistry and stock solutions for B & W and Color. Checks the chemical levels in the holding tanks, mix chemicals, stock solutions, regulate temperature, adjust revolutions, developer and bleach/fix pumps, water pressure and regulate dryer temperature.Provides support to student and faculty projects, grants, research, and creative work that utilize lab equipment and facilities.Supervises students and student assistants using all Digital and Film Photography Lab equipment.Requests quotes, prepares requisitions, track purchases, inventory and expenses, receives and processes orders. Maintains financial records, processes request, invoices, budget requisitions, purchase orders, and credit card purchases. Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.Serves as safety officer as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Implements policies and procedures relating to health, life, and safety in the studio and associated spaces, in accordance with FIU EHS policies.Conducts regular scheduled maintenance on digital printers and computers (updating OS, software, etc.).Conducts a quarterly inventory. In consultation with faculty, orders materials and equipment as needed for lab maintenance and operation.Cleans all counter tops, enlarger stalls, enlarging lenses, condensers and diffusion chambers in the assigned area.Works with faculty to obtain quotes for equipment and service. Reports software updates that are needed before the end of each semester.May supervise, train, and schedule student employees.Keeps a log of lab use and statistics to determine effective space and time management. Makes recommendations for better utilization of time and space.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and seven (7) years of related experience or Associate's and five (5) years of related experience.Desired Qualifications
From five to seven years of experience in college/university lab supervision.Previous experience in the maintenance and upkeep of photographic equipment, particularly the processor used in color photo printing.Job Category
StaffAdvertised Salary
$30,000 - $33,750Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AMEnd time: 3:30 PMWorking Condition(s)
Film DevelopingPre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background CheckOther Information
Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, liquid, solid waste and soiled material.Ability to work flexible hours as needed.How To Apply
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.
Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How to Claim Vet Preference
Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:Veterans with a VA service-connected disabilitySpouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilityHonorably discharged veterans with wartime service.Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disabilityA veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.Disclosures
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at:
https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/ .Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of
their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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533132
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Close Date
10/28/2024
Regular/Temporary
Regular
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
Oversees and manages the Digital and Film Photography lab for the Department of Art + Art History. Maintains the equipment, lab space, and inventory levels. Serves as safety officer. Serves as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the digital and lab facilities.Oversees the day-to-day activities of the VH Digital and Film Photography Lab. Coordinates and performs general lab maintenance and equipment repairs.Provides technical assistance and training to faculty, staff, and students. Schedules equipment demonstrations and keeps a log of training sessions.Supervises the operation of Color Processor, Black & White Enlargers, Color Enlargers, mix chemistry and stock solutions for B & W and Color. Checks the chemical levels in the holding tanks, mix chemicals, stock solutions, regulate temperature, adjust revolutions, developer and bleach/fix pumps, water pressure and regulate dryer temperature.Provides support to student and faculty projects, grants, research, and creative work that utilize lab equipment and facilities.Supervises students and student assistants using all Digital and Film Photography Lab equipment.Requests quotes, prepares requisitions, track purchases, inventory and expenses, receives and processes orders. Maintains financial records, processes request, invoices, budget requisitions, purchase orders, and credit card purchases. Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.Serves as safety officer as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Implements policies and procedures relating to health, life, and safety in the studio and associated spaces, in accordance with FIU EHS policies.Conducts regular scheduled maintenance on digital printers and computers (updating OS, software, etc.).Conducts a quarterly inventory. In consultation with faculty, orders materials and equipment as needed for lab maintenance and operation.Cleans all counter tops, enlarger stalls, enlarging lenses, condensers and diffusion chambers in the assigned area.Works with faculty to obtain quotes for equipment and service. Reports software updates that are needed before the end of each semester.May supervise, train, and schedule student employees.Keeps a log of lab use and statistics to determine effective space and time management. Makes recommendations for better utilization of time and space.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and seven (7) years of related experience or Associate's and five (5) years of related experience.Desired Qualifications
From five to seven years of experience in college/university lab supervision.Previous experience in the maintenance and upkeep of photographic equipment, particularly the processor used in color photo printing.Job Category
StaffAdvertised Salary
$30,000 - $33,750Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AMEnd time: 3:30 PMWorking Condition(s)
Film DevelopingPre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background CheckOther Information
Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, liquid, solid waste and soiled material.Ability to work flexible hours as needed.How To Apply
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.
Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How to Claim Vet Preference
Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:Veterans with a VA service-connected disabilitySpouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilityHonorably discharged veterans with wartime service.Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disabilityA veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.Disclosures
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at:
https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/ .Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of
their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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