The primary function of this position is to maintain and manage equipment (such as 3D Printers, scanners, apparel & interior design studio equipment, textile testing equipment) & specialized spaces housed in the Fashion, Interior Design, & Merchandising (FIDM) department. This position is also responsible for providing technical assistance and training for faculty & students using spaces.

Associates Degree.
One year of experience in a technical area using laboratory techniques and equipment.
Possession of a valid drivers license.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to quickly learn emerging technology.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete tasks independently and coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions and fluctuating workload.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bachelors degree.
Working knowledge of 3D Printing.
Working knowledge of large-scale plotters.
Familiarity with AI, virtual & augmented reality software and associated equipment.

Assists students, faculty, and staff with the operation of equipment.
Assists in the supervision, training, and mentorship of student employees.
Provides printing services (i.e. 3D Printer, Large-scale plotter) for students and faculty.
Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of labs, studios, specialized spaces, and equipment in support of courses and programs.
Collaborates with faculty and coordinates with building managers in the maintenance of department spaces.
Coordinates lab schedules with faculty, student workers, and students.
Sets up, operates, and maintains all emerging technology related software and hardware (i.e. 3D printers, scanners, plotters, virtual reality equipment).
Performs periodic inventory and maintains accurate inventory for equipment, studio, and specialized spaces, materials, and supplies.
Troubleshoots minor equipment repairs; may coordinate major repairs with vendors or Facilities Management.
Troubleshoots minor hardware/software issues.
Liaisons with the Office of Information Technology to resolve technology issues and update hardware, software, and licenses.
Oversees the development, implementation, and oversight of training programs for use of equipment and emerging technologies.
Assists with and helps facilitate events and outreach activities as needed.
Tracks industry developments and recommends the purchase of new and/or updated technologies.
Develops and maintains current user instructions for departmental equipment & technology.
Performs other duties as assigned.

None.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.