Maker Mentor

Title:
Maker Mentor

Department:
Makerspace

Reports To:
NCE Executive Director of Experiential Learning

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The
Maker Mentor provides support and instruction to users of the NJIT Makerspace
in their area of professional expertise. The Mentor will be assigned duties
depending on the instructional, supervision, and maintenance needs of the
Makerspace. This includes instructing non-credit training sessions and studios,
developing training materials, guiding and mentoring students in design and
fabrication of projects, supervision of students working in facilities, and
maintenance of facilities and equipment related to the Mentor's area of
expertise.

Essential Functions:
- Consult, guide, and assist students, faculty, and staff in
the design, manufacturability, and fabrication of parts and projects. Design
and fabricate parts and systems for NJIT.
- Coordinate and develop training materials on equipment, processes, software,
and technology in the Makerspace.
- Train students, faculty, and staff on the use of
Makerspace resources.
- Supervise use of makerspace equipment and resources to ensure a safe working
and learning environment.
-
Maintain and service equipment and facilities in the makerspace as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- A
baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial design,
or related fields. Strong instructional, writing, management, interpersonal,
presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Familiarity with and ability to operate basic and advanced in the candidate's
area of expertise.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites
may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically
preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
16

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time