Makerspace Coordinator - College of Engineering

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Makerspace Coordinator, College of Engineering [R0152423].

ROLE of the POSITION

The College of Engineering Makerspace Coordinator (EMC) serves as the operational and programmatic lead for the College of Engineering Makerspace. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, innovative, accessible, and highly utilized engineering prototyping, fabrication, and experiential learning environment that supports the educational, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, outreach, and workforce development missions of the College of Engineering.

The EMC oversees all operational aspects of the makerspace, including facility coordination, equipment maintenance, user support services, inventory and supply management, safety compliance, equipment lifecycle management, operational workflow development, and makerspace accessibility. The position ensures that makerspace facilities, fabrication equipment, tools, and technologies are operational, secure, organized, properly maintained, and compliant with university policies and safety regulations. The EMC develops and implements operational procedures, safety protocols, training requirements, equipment certification programs, and preventative maintenance schedules to support safe and efficient makerspace operations. The position also evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations to college leadership regarding operational improvements, equipment replacement, facility upgrades, and future expansion of the makerspace.

The EMC manages operational expenditures associated with the makerspace, including procurement coordination, vendor interactions, equipment repairs, maintenance services, inventory replenishment, and charge center activities. The position assists college leadership with budget planning, financial tracking, operational reporting, and long term infrastructure and resource planning.

The EMC supervises, trains, and coordinates student employees and makerspace volunteers. The position establishes operational expectations and customer service standards to promote an inclusive and collaborative maker culture.

The EMC supports the integration of makerspace technologies into curricular and co-curricular activities. The position contributes to the development of workshops, innovation programming, safety education, user certification programs, and training modules related to engineering design, prototyping, fabrication technologies, entrepreneurship, and emerging engineering tools.

The EMC collaborates with university units including other makerspaces and machine shops across campus, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, Information Technology, and other academic and administrative departments to maintain efficient and compliant operations.

The EMC must demonstrate strong technical, operational, organizational, managerial, financial, and interpersonal skills. The position requires the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the leadership of the College of Engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), with a minimum of 2 years of documented experience in a lab or machine shop setting; or Associate degree in Engineering or Technology with a minimum of 4 years of documented experience in a lab or machine shop setting will be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Required experience includes operational management of makerspaces, fabrication laboratories, machine shops, innovation centers, engineering laboratories, or related technical environments. Experience should include equipment maintenance, operational coordination, safety compliance, inventory management, user support, and supervision or coordination of student employees, staff, or volunteer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. Preferred experience includes makerspace leadership, innovation programming, curriculum or workshop development, experiential learning support, startup or prototype development support, industry collaboration, outreach programming, and strategic operational planning within a higher education or engineering environment

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Jeff Markle, [email protected] , Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on July 27, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.