Visual Arts Technician - University of North Texas System
Denton, TX
About the Job
Title: Visual Arts Technician
Employee Classification: Visual Arts Technician
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design
Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The College of Visual Arts and Design has the 10th largest enrollment of any art and design school accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the second largest of any that awards doctorates.
Position Overview
The Studio Art Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Visual Arts Technician to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Management of the Photography concentration facilities for student and faculty use by: Maintaining a safe student work environment. Maintaining equipment and web checkout system. Purchasing supplies. Maintain area instructional fee budget. Disseminating information. Keeping lab records and files. General office duties. Other duties as assigned. Setting safety standards, supervising hourly workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree and two years' of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in utilization and maintenance of equipment or machinery related to area of assignment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan and prioritize work for self and others. Ability to work collaboratively and build relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents. Knowledge of safety and security practices related to area of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: An Associate’s degree and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skill in utilization and maintenance of equipment or machinery related to photography area. Strong communication skills.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
- Maintenance of facilities including equipment, materials inventory, organization and cleanliness of photography studios, classrooms and work spaces.
- Maintenance of health and safety standards and practices in photography. Ensures safe material and equipment use for undergraduate/graduate classrooms and studio spaces.
- Provides classroom support for instruction for no more than 30 minutes per class as appropriate.
- Hires, trains, and supervises student hourly workers and graduate student assistants.
- Provides support to area faculty and teaching fellows in the preparation and display of student work as required; provides support for visiting artists or visitors; runs errands as required to accomplish programmatic tasks and other general clerical duties.
- Makes purchases for all necessary supplies and equipment for the area and reconciles and documents all purchases for photography.
- Completes other duties as assigned and or approved by the Studio Art Department Chair or Associate Dean.
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8 am- 5 pm, on campus
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
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EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.