Analyst - Emerging Technology

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Job Description

Department: Learning Commons and Open Labs

General Statement of Job

The Emerging Technology Analyst researches, evaluates, recommends, implements, and supports emerging technologies for integration into the Makerspace, Open Labs, and Learning Spaces. This position reports directly to the Learning Commons and Open Labs Logistics Manager and collaborates with the Director on institutional initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Conducts pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and feasibility assessments to evaluate operational impact.
• Assists students, faculty, staff, and community with hands-on use of Makerspace technologies, including digital fabrication, multimedia, and creative software.
• Supports implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Makerspace and Open Lab technologies.
• Monitors emerging technology trends and assesses alignment with Makerspace goals.
• Assist in preparing reports, usage analytics, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Assists in overseeing and implementation of Makerspace operations, ensuring compliance with safety, usage, and professional standards.
• Develops and supports training, workshops, and documentation for staff, faculty, students and community.
• Conducts Makerspace tours, demonstrations, and presentations for classes, faculty, staff, and external visitors.
• Assists in maintaining inventory, tracks assets, and Recommends supplies, technology upgrades, and equipment acquisitions aligned with Makerspace and Open Lab needs.
• Supports leadership with evidence-based recommendations while ensuring successful operational deployment and user adoption.
• Monitors, maintains, and documents the operational status of Makerspace and Open Lab technologies.
• Ensure assigned areas are secure, organized, and well maintained, including furniture, tools, peripherals, and instructional resources.
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative-focused learning environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer or engineering field required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a Makerspace, fabrication lab, innovation lab, technology lab, or related technical environment, required.
• Experience supporting students, faculty, staff, and community in emerging technologies, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, various operating systems, and AI research tools.
• Experience with Digital Fabrication, Design & Engineering, Electronics & Coding, Traditional Crafts, Troubleshooting, AR/VR Technologies, Computer Networking Technologies.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of re