School of Art Equipment Technician

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/13/2025 Type of Position:Instructional Technology Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Director of Technology Department's Website: https://art.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:Thanks to the transformational gifts from the Walton Charitable Support Foundation and Windgate Charitable Foundation the School of Art is growing exponentially. The growth contributes to a fast-paced environment, and we are searching for a candidate who works well with this pace and has the flexibility and agility to move from one project to the next. The School of Art seeks a technician to manage and support technology, equipment, and facilities across its programs. This position will oversee an equipment checkout system, including launching and maintaining an online reservation platform, tracking inventory, conducting audits, and ensuring proper maintenance and functionality of all equipment and technology. Key responsibilities include supervising and managing a team of undergraduate students, graduate assistants, and hourly employees working in the checkout center at the SDCR building. The technician will train and assist students in the safe and effective use of equipment, collaborate with Fulbright IT to ensure compliance with technology policies and best practices, and provide technical support for faculty course instruction and projects. Additionally, this role will contribute to the daily operations of the School of Art's facilities, assist in budget planning for equipment maintenance and upgrades, and explore emerging tools and technologies to enhance creative practice. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in art, design or technology related field Demonstrated knowledge in art and design related technology Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience training and assisting students in the safe and effective use of equipment and technology to support their creative practices. Experience in organizing and managing equipment inventory, including the implementation of an equipment checkout system. Experience managing budgets and employee work schedules Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse range of students, staff, faculty, and technicians Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $50,000 annually Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Vincent Edwards, Instructor of Art, vincente@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting Benefits Eligible:Yes