Head of Digital Scholarship Services

Description

Are you interested in helping to build a Maker Program at Binghamton University?  Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

The successful candidate will be:

• An individual familiar with maker technologies who enjoys introducing others to the equipment in a safe manner.
• A positive leader who can effectively collaborate with others and manage a team of student employees to organize visits and training opportunities.
• An individual who can prioritize duties, focusing on attention to detail and ensuring health, safety, and logistical requirements.
• Customer service oriented and able to interact with a diverse constituency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience using 3D technologies, such as printers or scanners
• Experience with maker instruction, including leading workshops and hands-on learning projects, including translating complex concepts to diverse learners
• Skill in navigating patrons through the prototyping process
• Experience with CAD and CAM processes
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills