Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Sep 5 2024 Job Description: Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)Salary: $41,328 - $50,000 (full-time, 10-month, college-year)The Department of Art and Design offers a major leading to a B.F.A. or B.A. degree, in six areas of concentration: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Graphic Design, as well as a minor. It also provides experiences for liberal arts students who wish to explore studio practices through elective courses.The Department of Art and Design at Binghamton University seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of Instructional Support Associate. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical support and safety oversight for a 7,000 square foot sculpture facility and wood shop. This position collaborates with faculty and students to ensure that instructional and research needs are met, including providing technical consultation, demonstrations, and support.The Studio Associate will perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and ensure the functionality, organization, and cleanliness of the facility. Duties also include maintaining compliance with SDS, safety, and hazmat requirements. Other responsibilities involve purchasing materials and supplies for classes and scheduling and receiving deliveries. In addition, this position works closely with other staff to support a variety of activities across the department, including maintaining budgets and inventories, contributing to capital improvements within departmental studios, and assisting with special events. This is a non-teaching position.Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Broadly skilled in a variety of technical and material processes with expertise in carpentry with significant safety experience
Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and knowledge in fulfilling the needs of the position
Computer competency
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills in assisting students and the ability to work with and relate to a diversity of constituents
Minimum technical qualification for the position is in-depth training and work experience in technically related fields
The ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Training and work experience in welding
Comprehensive understanding of sculpture processes
Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionAdditional Information:Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.govPayroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.htmlEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.
