Department: College of Design
Classification: Education Program Assistant 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $21.27 - $32.15 per hour
FTE: .5
Review of Applications Begins
June 16, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your application, please upload your cover letter and resume/CV.
For a copy of the full position description, please email cbsohr@uoregon.edu. Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University's fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and professional competencies listed in the job description. Success can come from various career paths and range of experiences, including skills gained outside of traditional classroom settings.
Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further information during the review process.
Department Summary
The School of Art + Design, one of the main academic units within the College of Design, contains the Departments of Art and Product Design and has an operating budget of $7 million annually. The School of Art + Design is the academic home for 31 tenure track faculty members, as well as many non-tenure-track faculty and pro tempore instructors, and serves 650 undergraduate majors, many non-majors, and 60 graduate students.
Position Summary
The Studio Technician, under the direction of the Core Curricular Coordinator, serves as the primary officer in charge of studio support operations in studio and classroom facilities used by students and faculty in the CORE Studio. They are responsible for ensuring that area-related studio needs, workshops, and labs are met in a manner that allows them to operate professionally, efficiently, and within their budgetary means.
The Studio Technician receives guidance and direction from the College of Design Facilities Services team and the UO Risk Management office in providing direct support of studio and classroom spaces, deploying appropriate resources to effectively accomplish objectives, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility with equipment in good working condition. Sound environmental practices and regular recycling, as applicable, are essential. The Studio Technician is responsible for identifying potential conflicts and issues related to the support of studios, workshops, and computer labs before they become problems, and making recommendations to the appropriate constituents on how to deal with any identified issues. The Studio Technician operates with a high degree of independence within the scope of the assignment.
Minimum Requirements
• Associate's Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR
• Bachelor's Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR
• Five years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
AND
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks where successful collaboration and coordination with other supervisors was essential due to operating conditions, with an understanding of collaborative decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate multiple work requirements and prioritize accomplishment in accordance with life, health, safety, customer, and academic mission impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several requirements or projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to read and write in English for the purposes of reviewing budgets, preparing reports and understanding policies and safety information.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Art.
• Prior experience working at the University of Oregon or a similarly complex institution of higher education.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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