Visual Arts Studio Technician

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $38,272; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Onsite (regular evening shifts during the academic year)
Material and technical skills
Manage multiple projects
Studio operations
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Visual Arts Studio Technician to support instructors and students in the Art & Design Department. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with a Master's degree in visual arts or relevant experience, and involves managing studio operations, overseeing student workers, and ensuring safety protocols

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

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Visual Arts Studio Technician to support instructors and students in the Art & Design Department. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with a Master's degree in visual arts or relevant experience, and involves managing studio operations, overseeing student workers, and ensuring safety protocols.

Salary

Base: $38,272; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • material and technical skills
  • manage multiple projects
  • studio operations
  • environmental and occupational safety
  • digital fabrication, woodshop, ceramics

Nice-to-have

  • enthusiastic team player
  • work collaboratively
  • initiate projects
  • positive work atmosphere
  • foster teamwork

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
  • Experience managing studios
  • Experience working with students at college level
  • Demonstrated experience as an artist
  • Excellent hand and mechanical skills
  • Administrative and organizational ability
  • Versatility to problem solve across visual arts disciplines

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