Job Posting:
JR101565 Makerspace Lab Specialist (Grant Funded Position - Contingent II) (Open)Department:
BSU Entrepreneurship Academy, JMPosition Type:
Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Open Date:
02-13-2026Close Date:
$44,948 - $59,508Job Description:
The Makerspace Lab Specialist oversees the EIC makerspace facility, fosters innovation, and hands-on learning. The Makerspace Lab Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient operational flow in the EIC while providing a welcoming environment for guests and managing the use of state-of-the-art makerspace equipment.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position is a blend of technical prowess, educational insight, administrative acumen and creative flair. As the Makerspace Lab Specialist, you will be the heartbeat of the EIC makerspace, ensuring its seamless operation and user satisfaction.
- Makerspace Equipment Management and Maintenance (25%) Oversee the maintenance, repair, and procurement of makerspace equipment. Conduct routine safety and operational checks of all tools and equipment. Maintain an inventory of equipment, supplies and materials allocated to the Makerspace.
- User Assistance Training & Safety (20%) Develop user and safety guides for all equipment and oversee equipment training for users. Provide assistance, guidance to makerspace users on various tools, technology and equipment. Update and enforce makerspace policies and procedures to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
- Program Development Implementation (15%) Develop and implement innovative programs and workshops to engage users and foster a culture of creativity and innovation. Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate makerspace resources into their curriculum. Collaborate with academic computing and faculty to integrate maker space course content on Blackboard.
- Administrative Duties (15%) Manage reservations, scheduling and usage records for the Makerspace and EIC. Manage security protocols during opening and closing, ensuring the safety of equipment and the integrity of the EIC building. Maintain a log of work orders and needed repairs within the building.
- Point-of-contact for EIC (10%) Serve as a point-of-contact for visitors, guests and staff entering the EIC building. Instruct guests and visitors on electronic and manual check-in processes. Maintain electronic and hardcopy visitor logs including verification of identification. Provide weekly and monthly data points on visits and other key points identified by the EIC management team.
- Community Outreach and Engagement (5%) Promote the makerspace to the wider community through events, workshops and collaboration.
- All Other Duties as Assigned (5%).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & AND ABILITIES:
- Technical proficiency in makerspace technologies, tools and equipment.
- Understanding of computer software related to design and fabrication.
- Instructional skills with the ability to design, develop and deliver effective training sessions, workshops and instructional materials for diverse user groups.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, risk management and hazard identification associated with the tools and equipment in the makerspace.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to handle inquiries from guests, staff, and students with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Customer service and the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Four years of work experience in a customer/consumer related field.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Evening and night hours required.
- Technical Support (5%) Serve as the lead technical support for the EIC
Additional Job Information:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Four years of work experience in a customer-related field
What We Do
Bowie State University is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on providing accessible, high-quality education.
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