WHO WE ARE: 
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District’s Student Equity Pledge, https://www.msjc.edu/equitypledge/documents/MSJC_Equity_Pledge.pdf  “our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.

THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT: 
Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.
 
WHO WE WANT: 
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a MakerSpace Specialist position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA.  Under the general direction of the Director of Career and Workforce Programs, the MakerSpace Specialist coordinates and maintains the day-to-day operations of the District’s MakerSpace; operates equipment, completes administrative tasks; guides students and visitors through tutorial and technical tasks involving available equipment; is a resource for service, maintenance, and support of technologies; delivers brief trainings and orientations on the use of equipment; in addition to machine programming and operations. The MakerSpace Specialist is responsible for ensuring safety as well as assisting with the creation and monitoring of projects.  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assure materials are available for MakerSpace activities. 
• Maintain an inventory of all required supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Dispense, order, receive, store, and dispose of material, supplies, materials, and waste within established guidelines.
• Maintain the MakerSpace website.
• Assist with the development and preparation of quarterly, status, and financial reports as well presentations.
• Sort, file, and retrieve  documents related to the MakerSpace including utilization data.
• Monitor the check in/checkout of MakerSpace users. 
• Set up the MakerSpace according to the scheduled activities for use by students, visitors and other users.
• Maintain and oversees open lab hours and event calendars. 
• Schedule and coordinate events with high schools and the general public.
• Monitor the MakerSpace to ensure that only fully qualified users are working in the MakerSpace during assigned operating hours.
• Return, prepare, maintain, and clean,  all tools, equipment, and classroom furniture.
• Issue supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to students. 
• Answer  general  questions. 
• Operate equipment, tools, and machines in the MakerSpace
• Ensure that all MakerSpace equipment is securely housed and safe to operate.
• Assist users in the safe handling and operations of MakerSpace tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tools, hardware, and software; perform minor repairs.
• Arrange for maintenance, repair, or replacement of MakerSpace equipment, tools, hardware, and software as needed.
• Use computers and software programs specific to the MakerSpace. 
• Participate with other departments in the planning and preparation of MakerSpace special events.
• Utilize the MakerSpace equipment and software to develop products as requested by MSJC employees for aid in instruction, maintenance, and other uses across all campus locations.   
• Work with other departments to design, develop, and manufacture prototype products for in-house use as requested.
• Use and enforce acceptable safety procedures, standards, and policies in the MakerSpace.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 The incumbent should possess knowledge of:

• Computer programs, hardware, software, and instructional support materials.
• Experience working with the operation and processes involved with 2D/3D printing, scanning techniques, laser cutting, sewing, electronics, and the use of basic hand tools in a manufacturing or educational setting. 
• Proficient with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, or other imaging, editing, and design software.

 The incumbent should possess skills in:

• Working effectively as a team member
• Serving people of diverse ages and cultural/ethnic/language background. 
• Meeting task schedules, timelines, and deadlines
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Maintaining documentation and records
• Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on departmental needs.

 The incumbent should possess the ability to:

• Effectively troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of equipment, hardware, and software. 
• Organize and assist with individual and small group projects. 
• Set up and operate audio­visual equipment.
• Operate a computer or mainframe terminal with minimal instruction
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate Degree (attach transcript); AND
2. One (1) Experience with light-duty manufacturing equipment used for prototyping such as 3D printers, vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and circuit breadboards.
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

• Sixty (60) semester units of college level study and three (3) classes (9 semester units minimum) in the discipline OR 
• One (1) year of directly related experience in the classification of typical activities OR
• Credit instructional programs AND
• Two (2) years of directly related experience in the classification of typical activities may be substituted for up to thirty (30) semester units OR
• Career Education Instructional programs/disciplines AND
• Three (3) of directly related experience may be substituted for up to sixty (60) semester units

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of computer programming and/or computer assisted design 
2. Completion of 6 or more semester units of college level math with a C or better. 
3. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to OSHA compliance of bio-hazardous waste materials 
4. Three (3) years of experience providing technological/industrial support services in a manufacturing or educational setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT