Stuckeman School Shop Supervisor, College of Arts and Architecture

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is accepting applications for a Shop Supervisor to join our team.

The Stuckeman Shop - primarily supporting architecture, landscape architecture, and graphic design students - provides an excellent opportunity for motivated students to develop their ideas and transform drawings into three-dimensional objects.

The Shop Supervisor is responsible for the overall safety and coordinating operation of the Stuckeman School Shop in support of teaching and research activities in the school.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach shop safety and varied fabrication methods using wood, metal, and other materials to students, staff, and faculty via formal sessions or one-on-one/small group consultations

• Occasionally serve as a critic during class reviews or present a lecture/demonstration to a studio class

• Manage and supervise work activities of shop technicians, graduate students, and undergraduate students; provide training as needed

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Stuckeman School Shop, ensuring that facility and equipment are well maintained

• Manage the Shop's budget and make purchasing decisions

• Maintain records such as user agreements, shop orientation test results, safety documentation

• Investigate any serious accidents that occur in the Shop; fill out required accident forms

• Design custom furniture, cabinetry, and other items for the Shop and the School

• Create Shop policies, rules, and procedures which promote safety while providing a learning environment with flexibility for exploration and experimentation

This position will work onsite at Penn State's University Park Campus. Given the hours of operation of the Stuckeman Shop, the Shop Supervisor will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications:

• Wood and metal working experiences

• Demonstrated commitment to a student-focused approach, emphasizing safety, learning, and hands-on skill development

• Highly motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Preferred candidates will have prior experience working with students in academic settings and have prior managerial experience supervising technicians, student workers, or staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Stuckeman School houses three departments - Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Graphic Design - and three research centers. Stuckeman School offers both professional and research-focused programs, preparing students with the hands-on experiences, critical thinking, and skill sets. The Shop is an integral part of the design education and research in the school.

Additional Information:

This position will report to the Administrative Support Manager of the Stuckeman School.

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