St. Olaf is hiring : Technical Supervisor for Studio, Building, and Safety Manage

Job Description

Position Title : Technical Supervisor for Studio, Building, and Safety Management.

Department : Department of Art and Art History.

Classification : Exempt.

FTE : 0.92.

Work Schedule : Term : August 1-June 30. Shift : 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend hours; this position is on-call for urgent matters outside of regular working hours; travel up to 2% of work schedule, which includes local travel for occasional pickups and deliveries (Twin Cities metro area).

Work Location : On Campus.

Salary Range : $48,000 - $53,000.

Position Overview :

This 0.92 FTE Technical Supervisor oversees the health, safety, and overarching systems of the multifaceted Studio Art program at St. Olaf College. The position is responsible for managing a department-wide safety protocol, supervising a robust student work program, and supporting the safe operations of the studio art spaces including sculpture (wood, steel, foundry), ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing.

Essential Job Duties :

• Safety - 25%

Maintain "Studio Art Safety Manual" and approved chemicals / art supplies list

Coordinate a robust student work program to manage all studio areas.

Project manager for building maintenance, improvements, and special projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised :

Required Qualifications :

A two-year technical degree.

1+ years' experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in studio art or related field.

1+ years' experience in a related field.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Confidence in using independent judgment in decision making.

Familiarity with a broad range of materials and equipment related to art making.

Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service.

This position requires bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects of up to 50 lbs. It also requires exposure to noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors in order to perform the essential functions. Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties.

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Disclaimer :

About Us

Who We Are :

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / hr / benefits /

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / hr / flexible-work-policy /

A link to our Community and Belonging page : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / equity-inclusion /

A virtual campus tour : https : / / www.stolaf.edu / multimedia / play / ?p=483

An overview of Northfield : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / admissions / visit / northfield /

An overview of the Twin Cities : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / admissions / visit / twincities /

For Staff Application Assistance :

hrstaff@stolaf.edu

507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance :

facultysearch@stolaf.edu

507-786-3356

Nondiscrimination Policy

St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.

Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.