Position Opening: Makerspace Coordinator
 
The Makerspace Coordinator is an 11-month position (August 1st thru June 30th) that is a direct report to the Dean of Faculty.  St. Xavier’s Makerspace exists to enable student-driven creation in response to broad instructional guidelines, and to encourage experimentation and foster creativity outside of the classroom.  The ideal candidate possesses a maker-mentality and has a demonstrated track record of making, knowledge of innovative technologies and the ability to work well with adolescents.
 
Very Competitive Pay & Benefits; Generous PTO Policies. Pay will be based on years of experience.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote, oversee, and support all elements of the Makerspace
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the space, including equipment maintenance and ordering
• Provide one-on-one instruction to students
• Develop and implement equipment training for students, faculty and staff
• Serve as a champion for innovative technology within the school and the community
• Maintain a creative and safe work environment
• Maintain and repair all software and equipment (3D printers, laser, CNC, vinyl printer, power tools, etc)
• Schedule the use of the Makerspace for classes, clubs, individuals and events
  Serve as a resource for faculty who want to use the Makerspace in their curriculum
• Work collaboratively with IT department on issues related to equipment, maintenance and ordering
• Successfully administer a yearly budget
• Develop and lead a Makerspace Summer Camp program
• Moderate the Maker Club and train students to be leaders within the space

 
The Makerspace Coordinator will be a person who has a dynamic personality, is organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who facilitates growth and collaboration inside and outside of the school. Additionally, they will:
 

• Provide evidence of an ability and commitment to furthering the Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity of the school.
• Two years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of 3D printers, laser cutters, desktop CNC machines, power-tools, microprocessor programming, audio, video and software.
• Positive attitude in dynamic situations/Highly self-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Have experience working with adolescents
• Show a demonstrated track record of success

Competencies:

• Champion for innovation
• Engaging and approachable
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Ability to delegate
• Communicator & collaborator
• Able to balance a variety of competing priorities
• Bold & decisive in decision making – able to take risks

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:
Home – St. Xavier High School (stxavier.org)
Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V.