Part-Time Manager, South Works Maker Lab

Part-Time Manager, South Works Maker Lab

Salary

$30.00 Hourly

Location

16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest

Job Type

Part Time Employee

Job Number

315

Department

Career and Technical Education Business

Opening Date

08/31/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

SUMMARY

The Manager of the Maker's Lab is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and growth of the college's Maker's Lab, ensuring that equipment, software, and inventory are effectively managed and maintained. This position provides leadership and supervision to part-time laboratory assistants and volunteers while developing innovative STEM-based educational programming for students and the broader community.

Examples of Duties

• Maintain all Maker lab equipment, software and inventory in coordination with the appropriate college service departments.
• Train and supervise part-time laboratory assistants and volunteers.
• Develop and coordinate STEM programming for the college and greater community.
• Assist with STEM promotion and outreach by hosting events or participating in community and college events.
• Promote the Maker lab and its services to the local business community.
• Support college credit and non-credit programs
• Support partnerships with the local grammar and high school districts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in an engineering-related field
• Experience with various CAD, 3D, 2D software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Experience with use and maintenance of maker equipment including laser systems, 3D printers, CNC machines
• Experience administering training on the use of software and equipment listed above
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years community college Teaching experience
• Experience developing and administering workshops in the Maker Lab setting
• Demonstrate ability to use technology in the classroom and laboratory

BEGINNING DATE: September 1, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

STATUS/SALARY:

This is a regular part-time Technical/Professional/Exempt position for 25 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. The hourly rate is $30.00.

South Suburban College offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation and sick leave and more.

Employer South Suburban College

Address 15800 S. State Street

Human Resources

South Holland, Illinois, 60473

Phone 708-596-2000 ext. 2224

Website https://www.ssc.edu/