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Senior College Laboratory Technician (Classroom) - Department of Art and Art History

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

-Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment

-Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions

-Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff

-Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories

-Maintains safety and hygiene standards

-Documents laboratory activities

-Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Senior College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Department of Art and Art History (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/art) at Hunter College of The City University of New

York invites applications for a Senior College Laboratory Technician. This position reports to the Director of Operations at

205 Hudson.

Responsibilities:

Senior College Laboratory Technician is responsible for the safe and healthy operation of workshop and lab facilities

primarily at the 205 Hudson campus (or any subsequent iterations) and is integrated into the curricular use of these spaces,

which means interfacing regularly with students, faculty, and staff in our programs. While primarily working at 205 Hudson,

this position will also work with associated workshops, labs, and equipment at the 68th Street campus. Additionally, this

position acts as Deputy Director of Operations at 205 Hudson, which has limited full time staff.

Responsibilities also include:

-Create and maintain a culture of safety and access in specialized shops

-Oversee safety concerns of operating industrial workshops, darkrooms, and other labs

-Coordinate training and workshops

-Perform inventories and audits of departmental equipment and tools

-Work and coordinate with Hunter EHS department

-Oversee building common storage, specifically hallway spaces

-Create and maintain manuals, forms, and documents in relation to facilities and tools

-Liaison between programs and student exhibitions (MFA Thesis Exhibition; BFA Degree Show)

-Communicate policy and procedures clearly to students, faculty, and staff on a regular basis

-Contributing to the process of student studio space allocation

-Available periodically for program orientations and special events outside of common work hours

-May hire and supervise part time staff and contract workers

-Working closely and at the direction of the Director of Operations at 205 Hudson Street

-Deputy Director of Operations responsibilities at 205 Hudson

-Other duties as assigned by Department Chair

Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness,

and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.

COMPENSATION

$72,319 - $81,246

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on April 7, 2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29916

Location

Hunter College