Associate Director Makerspace Safety

About the Opportunity

This job description isintended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this isnot intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified .

Job Summary :

We are seeking a full-time Associate Director of Makerspace Safety to join the team of a growing makerspace ecosystem at Northeastern University. This position which reports to the Executive Director Makerspace will serve as safety leader for Northeastern leading the way to develop new policies and procedures and provide oversight for safe use of all makerspaces on Northeasterns campuses. Successful candidates will have a deliberate approach to safety strong documentation skills and an interest in formulating and implementing innovative improvements to the campus makerspace candidates will also be self-motivated and highly driven to spearhead real change.

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem :

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem is a transdisciplinary teaching and learning innovation ecosystem intended to be a crossroads of creativity camaraderie and safety for every student staff and faculty member from all Northeastern University colleges. With a focus on internal and external outreach innovation and collaboration the makerspaces support the Northeastern community in producing everything from personal passion projects to new ventures and course assignments while fostering an experiential learning community that extends beyond the spaces themselves.

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem is a highly visible and accessible resource for the Northeastern University community. The staff of the makerspaces are leading the charge on collaboration within Northeasterns networkincluding building out new infrastructure to improve student access to making spaces on Northeasterns campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree or equivalent work experience in occupational safety environmental health and safety engineering science design arts fabrication manufacturing technology or a related field is required.
• Teaching mentoring interpersonal presentation and written communication skills and ability to work with receive and implement feedback from a broad spectrum of people.
• 3-7 years experience working as a safety or fabrication specialist with diverse groups of students faculty and staff in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity that goes beyond a primary field of study
• Demonstrated success with safety documentation and policy development especially with regard to shops and makerspaces.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to handle multiple workstreams.
• Current certification or willingness to acquire certification in Crane / Lift operation.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of current Environmental Health and Safety practices within makerspaces or shops.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Position Type

Legal and Regulatory Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade / Pay Type :

112S

Expected Hiring Range :

$97550.00 - $141443.75

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 97550 - 141443