Position Summary
The Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC) develops and manages the programs and daily operations of Gallatin’s Maker Space (746-STAC). Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating programs within STAC that integrate science, technology, arts, and the humanities, and collaborating with faculty and staff to create interdisciplinary initiatives. While grounded in science, the role also seeks to connect Maker Space resources to non-STEM courses and research by faculty and students. The person hired will: Oversee day-to-day operations of STAC, ensuring compliance with School and University operational and safety regulations, and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students. Organize events related to the STAC program, and other experiential learning opportunities. Hire, supervise, and train student STAC staff to support collaborative and experiential learning. Promote inclusive communities at Gallatin, focusing on the integration of emerging scientific and technological practices with Gallatin’s strengths in interdisciplinary, practice-based, and creative work. And oversee the scientific needs and mission of the Gallatin Wetlab on Governors Island including operations, events, logistics, and student staffing. The position requires a flexible, entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, identify opportunities, and take initiative in an evolving environment. The Associate Director is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills and creativity in developing and advancing new initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Education:Master's Degree Master’s Level degreeRequired Experience:5+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Experience:3+ years Experience managing maker spaces, and student technical instructors working with interdisciplinary and experiential learning teams. Experience developing experiential learning programs in higher education with faculty that foster community and collaboration across diverse groups. Able to create and facilitate workshops relevant to skill building in a makerspace environment.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Expertise across the STEM/humanities/art/entrepreneurship boundary. Experience with a wide variety of fabrication skills, including sewing, 3D Printing, textiles, electronics, woodworking, and/or other design and prototyping equipment and their operational and safety standards. Highly collaborative in a team environment. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high attention-to-detail. High operational skill set and safety protocol experience. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex and evolving environments with initiative, sound judgment; able to identify opportunities and develop new programs and initiatives from concept through implementation in a makerspace environment.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficient in MS Office Applications, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and other common design software and tools. Experience in data analytics and data visualization a plus.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00 to USD $105,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.