University of Illinois at Chicago
Assistant Director - College of Engineering Makerspace
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Director - College of Engineering Makerspace
Salary:
The previously determined salary range for this position is $50,000-70,000. Posting Close Date : October 14, 2025 Requisition ID : 1037134 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary
The Assistant Director of the College of Engineering Makerspace plays a key role in supporting for-credit instruction, laboratory operations, and user training within the Makerspace. This position assists with coordinating instructional activities, setting up laboratory tests and experiments, and updating instructional materials. The role is responsible for developing and implementing training protocols, authorizing qualified users, and ensuring safe and effective operation of all equipment. The specialist manages equipment, materials, and supplies; evaluates and recommends new purchases and upgrades; and oversees student workers in project fabrication and scheduling. In addition, this position contributes to the strategic development of processes and guidelines, assists with capital improvement projects, and represents the Makerspace through tours, events, and conferences. Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with coordination of all for-credit instruction in the Makerspace. Recommend and implement the setup of laboratory tests and experiments for graduate and undergraduate instructional laboratories. Assist in updating laboratory manuals based on professor/course requirements. Assist with the creation of procedures and protocols to properly train and authorize users in the operations of all equipment. Perform qualified user authorizations on specific equipment and operations. Evaluate need for new equipment and make recommendations. Evaluate laboratory equipment, examine and document performance. Manage and provide recommendations for all laboratory equipment, materials and supplies. Manage production of items in the Makerspace for user projects Assigning student workers to fabricate needed items. Plans and manages student worker schedules. Assist with the successful operation, safety, and maintenance of all equipment in the Makerspace Assist with the development and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines in support of the strategic goals and the operations of Makerspace. Provide recommendations regarding new purchases and/or upgrades to existing equipment. Leads tours and explain to others about the Makerspace and the equipment in it. Represents the Makerspace at external events and conferences Advise and assist in the development and execution of capital improvement projects involving the labs and instructional facilities. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Three years of experience in makerspace or prototyping shop. Preferred Qualifications
Experience is university/college makerspace or machine shop preferred The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Salary:
The previously determined salary range for this position is $50,000-70,000. Posting Close Date : October 14, 2025 Requisition ID : 1037134 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary
The Assistant Director of the College of Engineering Makerspace plays a key role in supporting for-credit instruction, laboratory operations, and user training within the Makerspace. This position assists with coordinating instructional activities, setting up laboratory tests and experiments, and updating instructional materials. The role is responsible for developing and implementing training protocols, authorizing qualified users, and ensuring safe and effective operation of all equipment. The specialist manages equipment, materials, and supplies; evaluates and recommends new purchases and upgrades; and oversees student workers in project fabrication and scheduling. In addition, this position contributes to the strategic development of processes and guidelines, assists with capital improvement projects, and represents the Makerspace through tours, events, and conferences. Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with coordination of all for-credit instruction in the Makerspace. Recommend and implement the setup of laboratory tests and experiments for graduate and undergraduate instructional laboratories. Assist in updating laboratory manuals based on professor/course requirements. Assist with the creation of procedures and protocols to properly train and authorize users in the operations of all equipment. Perform qualified user authorizations on specific equipment and operations. Evaluate need for new equipment and make recommendations. Evaluate laboratory equipment, examine and document performance. Manage and provide recommendations for all laboratory equipment, materials and supplies. Manage production of items in the Makerspace for user projects Assigning student workers to fabricate needed items. Plans and manages student worker schedules. Assist with the successful operation, safety, and maintenance of all equipment in the Makerspace Assist with the development and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines in support of the strategic goals and the operations of Makerspace. Provide recommendations regarding new purchases and/or upgrades to existing equipment. Leads tours and explain to others about the Makerspace and the equipment in it. Represents the Makerspace at external events and conferences Advise and assist in the development and execution of capital improvement projects involving the labs and instructional facilities. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Three years of experience in makerspace or prototyping shop. Preferred Qualifications
Experience is university/college makerspace or machine shop preferred The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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