Makerspace Project Coordinator

Job No : 553251; 11 / 17 / 2025

MAKERSPACE PROJECT COORDINATOR

Equipment Technician II Electro-Mechanical

Engineering Computer Science and Technology

Salary Range : $4595 - $6694 / Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $4595 - $5175 / Monthly)

Work Schedule : Full-Time Monday-Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions : Under the general supervision of Engineering Computer Science and Technology (ECST) Associate Dean who oversees Technical Operations in the College the incumbent will oversee the operation of the ECST Makerspace and related spaces maintain the equipment supervise the use of equipment and tools supervise student workers provide assistance to faculty to develop instructional / training materials and oversee support of project teams and faculty using the space. Work at this level requires independent knowledge of manufacturing machine maintenance mentoring design and extensive practical experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience : Two years of progressively responsible journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance repair and operation of technical equipment typically found in electro-mechanical shops and labs including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly technical equipment or systems. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods materials tools and equipment used in electro-mechanical labs and shops; knowledge of design and safety protocols. Ability to train and supervise students. Ability to : apply previous experience and knowledge to plan organize and coordinate the work of technical projects; ability to design fabricate and assemble devices and systems; install replace repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment for the Makerspace shops and electro-mechanical labs; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; and ability to use modem productivity software. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and / or ability in working in a multicultural / multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University Los Angeles as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications : Experience working with students and project teams. Experience working in a Makerspace or equivalent.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on December 2. 2025. and will continue until the position is filled; however the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law California State University Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status race ethnicity color religion disability national origin or cultural background political views sex or sexual orientation gender or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and / or interest in working in a multicultural / multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity / Title IX Employer.

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Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Administrative Experience,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4595 - 6694