Visual Media Lab Manager

Visual Media Lab Manager

Summary

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a full time Visual Media Lab Manager with experience in film/video production, photography, digital printing/publishing, and an interest in art education. This position will support faculty from multiple departments (Film + Video, Photography, Illustration, Comics, Animation) who teach courses that utilize the Visual Media Labs. This position is responsible for the supervision of the equipment rental counter, studios for shooting and recording (photo/video/sound), darkrooms, and digital print lab. Additionally, this position will support students from all majors who need to utilize the facilities or equipment.

Duties will include training others (students, faculty, and staff) in standard protocol and practices, with an emphasis on safety. The successful candidate will feel comfortable maintaining a database of all CCAD Visual Media Labs equipment used on- and off-campus for insurance and inventory purposes, including handling checkout to students and faculty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for students, staff and faculty.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Supervise the cleaning and organization of each of the lab facilities and equipment
• Oversee the orderly checkout of equipment; support and maintain department checkout policies through multiple routes published and posted.
• Maintain an equipment and asset database for insurance and inventory purposes.
• Hire, train and monitor performance of student employees to assist in monitoring labs and maintaining facilities.
• Schedule and maintain timecard records of hours worked by student employees.
• Facilitate the purchasing of lab equipment, supplies, and consumables. Work with the Lab & Studio Manager on budgets and equipment purchasing.
• Propose and execute projects in regards to facilities upgrades and more efficient use of equipment and laboratories.
• Maintain and administer safety protocols for students and faculty using the facilities, including but not limited to signage and collection of safety data sheets.
• Conduct in-house repairs in compliance with safety regulations; arrange with outside vendors for equipment repair when necessary.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships & contracts to ensure continuation of existing agreements.
• Maintain open lines of communication between employees of the college in conjunction with maintenance, supervision, acquisition and security of facilities
• Gather necessary information and complete troubleshooting to resolve technology issues; escalate to the IT team if needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of equipment used within the lab spaces
• Act as a facilitator of class workshops and individual training sessions for technical equipment and processes when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises a part-time lab tech and several student employees. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with CCAD's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; motivating and incentivizing strong performance; and addressing performance improvement needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Active listening and empathizing with customer needs and challenges, in order to provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Knowledge of Adobe CC, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Willingness to engage with faculty and external stakeholders.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; or a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a campus lab environment or a combination of education and experience.
• Candidates with lab safety experience or an OSHA certification is desired.
• Ability to work within a diverse, creative, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

About Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

EEO Statement

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.