Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $38,272; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Material and technical skills
Demonstrated experience as an artist
The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session

Job Summary

  • The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session.
  • The Department of Art & Design recognizes the critical role of continued creative practice for the Studio Technician, and will provide opportunities for professional support and development.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Matching Summary

The Studio Technician will provide support for instructors and students in daytime and evening hours, and will provide full-time staff presence during the Windgate building while evening classes are in session.

Salary

Base: $38,272; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • material and technical skills
  • demonstrated experience as an artist
  • excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • administrative and organizational ability
  • versatility to problem solve across visual arts

Nice-to-have

  • enthusiastic team player
  • work collaboratively
  • initiate projects
  • willingness to learn new skills

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in visual art or related fields
  • B.A./B.F.A. in visual art or related field with significant relevant experience
  • Some experience managing studios
  • Experience working with students at the college level strongly preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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