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Title: Visual Arts Technician

Employee Classification: Visual Arts Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $39,600.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Studio Art at University of North Texas fosters creative inquiry, critical thinking, and professional artistic development through nationally recognized programs in a wide range of studio disciplines. With accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant interdisciplinary environment, the department prepares students to succeed as artists, educators, scholars, and creative professionals in an evolving global arts community.

Position Overview

The Studio Art Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Visual Arts Technician to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Management of the Photography concentration facilities for student and faculty use by: Maintaining a safe student work environment. Maintaining equipment and web checkout system. Purchasing supplies. Maintain area instructional fee budget. Disseminating information. Keeping lab records and files. General office duties. Other duties as assigned. Setting safety standards, supervising hourly workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in utilization and maintenance of equipment or machinery related to area of assignment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan and prioritize work for self and others. Ability to work collaboratively and build relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents. Knowledge of safety and security practices related to area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: An Associate's degree and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skill in utilization and maintenance of equipment or machinery related to photography area. Strong communication skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Maintenance of facilities including equipment, materials inventory, organization and cleanliness of photography studios, classrooms and work spaces. 
• Maintenance of health and safety standards and practices in photography. Ensures safe material and equipment use for undergraduate/graduate classrooms and studio spaces. 
• Provides classroom support for instruction for no more than 30 minutes per class as appropriate. 
• Hires, trains, and supervises student hourly workers and graduate student assistants. 
• Provides support to area faculty and teaching fellows in the preparation and display of student work as required; provides support for visiting artists or visitors; runs errands as required to accomplish programmatic tasks and other general clerical duties. 
• Makes purchases for all necessary supplies and equipment for the area and reconciles and documents all purchases for photography. 
• Completes other duties as assigned and or approved by the Studio Art Department Chair or Associate Dean. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Noisy environments.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.