Job No. 155397
- Job Title:
- Maker Space / Design Technician
- Employer:
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
- Location:
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Fargo , ND
- Posting Date:
- 07-May-2025
- Description:
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Description & Details:
North Dakota State University’s School of Design, Architecture + Art is seeking an experienced Design professional to manage and oversee the woodshop and makers space factifies within the school. These facilities are primarily located in our NDSU downtown campus that serves students and faculty in the following program areas: Architecture, Art Education, Emergency Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Apparel and Retail Merchandising, Studio Arts, Graphic Design and Product Design.
This position will direct and supervise design fabrication operations on a day-to-day basis, providing maintenance, training, and instruction as needed to ensure a safe, educational working environment. Additionally, this individual will design and implement a new Design Fabrication space featuring woodshop equipment, CNC, laser cutters, and 3D printers, consolidating existing equipment spread across three different labs to one expanded showcase space. In addition, this position will have the potential to teach credited courses and/or workshops to the general student population.
Work Schedule:
The Design Technology position is a 10-month, full-time, benefited staff position starting August 15th 2025.
Hiring Range:
$42,243 - $50,000 +DOE
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Art, Design, Landscape Architecture or a bachelor's degree plus experience within a professional design environment.
Professional level experience in a lab or shop environment
Excellent oral and verbal skills
Demonstrated ability to facilitate a collaborative, inclusive, and welcoming community
Strong organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize work, attend to details, and meet deadlines.
Ability to evaluate policies and regulations, exercise good judgment in interpretation and application, and analyze different situations / challenges to resole problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Higher Education Fabrication Lab or Shop environment
Experience in a making or fabrication lab setting utilizing, preparing, repairing, and maintaining digital and analog equipment.
2+ years of experience in the field of design, fabrication, and/or manufacturing
Teaching experience in community or higher education.
Applicant Materials Required:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three professional references
Portfolio of works
NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
Superb Retirement Plan
Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
Basic Term Life Insurance
Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
- Contact information:
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus
- Fargo, ND 58105
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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