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University of Cincinnati Assoc Director Learning Labs, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning in Cincinnati, Ohio
Assoc Director Learning Labs, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. About The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for the position of Associate Director in the Learning/Maker Labs. The College of DAAP is one of the most comprehensive schools of art and design in the U.S. at one of the region's premier universities. Programs within DAAP are ranked among the very best in both world and national class. Become part of our dynamic team, supporting the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. For more information, please visitwww.uc.eduandwww.daap.uc.edu. Job Overview Oversee the administration and direction of DAAP Learning Labs: Rapid Prototyping, Photography and Digital Print Lab, Design Build Lab, Ceramics and Printmaking Lab. The position provides leadership, budgetary oversight, and operations of each lab. The position will work directly with faculty and students to develop procedures, protocols and strategic plans for investing in equipment and personnel in support of the academic mission of the college. Additionally, this position will participate in the development of a holistic, University-wide "maker" ecosystem with other labs across campus such as the CEAS labs, 1819 labs, and Digital Futures labs. Essential Functions Manage DAAP Learning Labs, responsible for development, implementation and administration of goals to achieve strategic priorities; assume management responsibility for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with the learning lab community Formulate, recommend, and implement internal policies, procedures, controls, and manage processes to increase service levels and access for students; responsible for policy execution and results that enrich DAAP and the Learning Labs. Develop, implement and monitor assigned budgets, authority for function budget, revenue and expense planning and approving expenditure. Lead the development of annual long-term planning of equipment, personnel and lab space utilization. Develop and implement proposals to coordinate the future investment of DAAP Learning Labs with the broader "maker" community on campus. Communicate and assist students, faculty and staff to resolve questions and complex issues; represent the DAAP internally and externally. Provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff; hire, orient, train, mentor and evaluate assigned staff; monitor and coordinate staff development and training programs (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can change at any time. Minimum Requirements Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in design