Makerspace Supervisor

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Makerspace Supervisor. The Makerspace Supervisor assists in the daily oversight and operational success of the Huff Family Innovation Center makerspace floor. The Makerspace Supervisor initiates, develops, and implements operational services that support the Huff Family Innovation Center projects and programs to advance program goals and objectives.

This is a full-time position, with a starting salary of $55,000, commensurate with skills and experience. This position is benefit and paid leave eligible.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily makerspace-assigned student mentors, including overseeing task management, adherence to customer service protocols, and progression of student learning goals.
• Work with student staff, staff/faculty, and community membership to co-develop workshop and/or training and outreach opportunities.   
• Oversee and delegate proper maintenance, upkeep, and supply of all machinery and technologies within makerspace. 
• Maintain assets checkout system and oversee that proper procedures are being followed for the lending and intake of equipment and assets.
• Develop systems and protocols for “just in time” safety, tracking, and ordering procedures for makerspace.
• Execute space reservations, scheduling, and staging for events, classes, tours, visits, and other activities in the makerspace with student help. 
• Work with students, faculty, and community makers to best solve fabrication and prototyping challenges—includes engaging with students, mentors, faculty, and maker community at large.
• Provide personal assistance and expertise to senior design projects.
• Assist with the onboarding, delegation, and tracking of fabrication and prototyping work within the makerspace, in collaboration with Instrument Maker Manager. 
• Oversee student success and time management of projects from estimation phase to completion, including attending design meetings, overseeing budgets and quotations, and ordering supplies and materials at the request of student mentors.
• In partnership with Instrument Maker Manager, collaborate with Student Safety Team, Safety and Compliance Officer, Director, and others to maintain safety protocols and reporting for makerspace. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• Experience in prototyping, art, education, teaching, and/or design and industry

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Customer service oriented

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience working with guests from diverse backgrounds and interests.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 24, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.

• A current resume.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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