The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
Makerspace Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE:
Lead the dispatch of eighteen mobile makerspaces to rural and remote communities across Wyoming. Coordinate the design and development of social emotion learning (SEL) and Career Technical Education (CTE) curriculum targeting adult and child audiences across all major Wyoming makerspaces. This work includes but is not limited to coordinating interdisciplinary working groups; staffing and supervision of student and community employees; providing administrative and logistical support to dispatch teams and partnering K-12 institutions; developing and delivering K-12 and college level education outreach; fostering partnerships within the community; as well as managing and supporting the mobile makerspace equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, 3D scanners, robotics, laptops and displays, introductory woodshop equipment, sewing machines and crafting tools).
This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
COMPETENCIES:
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 1 year of work-related experience or equivalent education and experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the .
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/16/2023 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email .
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit