Makerspace Lab Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Makerspace Lab Manager Posting Category Salary Grade 07 Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Washkewicz College of Engineering Dean Department Description Position Location FTE 1.00 Job Summary

Manages the Dan T. Moore (DTM) Makerspace Laboratory. Serves as a resource to students, faculty, and staff by providing instructional, technical, and administrative support. Works to support the development of projects to enhance curricular needs. Develops and manages annual budget for the lab. Works with other Cleveland State University (CSU) colleges to guide and integrate the labs resources for their needs. Coordinates partnerships with select community non-profits. Collaborates with peers at other universities and community makerspace staff to share information and continuously improve on best practices. Manage the incorporation of undergraduate introductory engineering courses into the use of the DTM. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering or engineering technology discipline.
• Four (4) years of work experience in an industrial or educational setting with demonstrated emphasis on engineering or technological laboratory teaching or management.
• Supervisory and training experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, engineering education, business, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in website management, preparing and submitting funded proposals, and in project fundraising.
• Broad community involvement, including K-12 education outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of current traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, including 3D printing, Virtual/Augmented Reality laser engraving, wood, and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of current traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, including operation of all related equipment.
• Ability to function as systems thinker and be solution minded with a global perspective.
• Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery and leadership skills, using team-based approach.
• Ability to develop and administer operating budgets.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to understand basic operational issues and utilize that knowledge in daily work.
• Ability to foster innovation and creativity.
• Ability to foster a collaborative community and engage and connect with external partners.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Ability to navigate and leverage interpersonal dynamics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to comprehend a variety of informational documents including billing invoices, contracts, grants, receipts, basic spreadsheets, academic related materials, applications, memos, other records.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703931S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week Work Schedule Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 08/20/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 08/31/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application