Technical Assistant-Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM and Painting

About the role

Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Studio Art Department is searching for a Technical Assistant to support the Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM and Painting Studios Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 3 Personal Days Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $42,000 - $45,000 Position Summary Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant to support the Art Department Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM (MJCC) and Painting Studios. Management, organizational, and record-keeping skills are required.

The Technical Assistant will be expected to work in coordination with the Curriculum Coordinators, Department Chairs, Program Heads, Senior Facility Manager, and faculty. All applicants must be willing and able to work with other disciplines and Technical Assistants as needed.

The successful candidate must be able to stay current with technology, tools, and techniques appropriate to the needs of the studios and learn new skills, as necessary. All interested applicants must provide evidence of competence in the areas listed below. Job Details: * An offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a physical.

Required Education and Experience * Bachelor’s degree required. * At least 2 years of directly related experience required. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Experience * Experience working in a Higher Education environment. * Experience in training/mentoring students. * Experience with Apple Mac OS and Windows OS.

Required Skills and Abilities * Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills. * Willingness to be self-motivated and work independently * Demonstrated ability with studio equipment and knowledge. * General understanding of professional studio standards and how to perform basic studio maintenance. * General mechanical aptitude and ability to assess and solve problems. * Working knowledge of equipment and processes including jewelry and metalsmithing equipment, casting, forming and fabrication equipment, laser welding, electroforming, laser cutting/engraving, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, CNC processes, and related CAD-CAM technologies. * Experience in artistic painting.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.