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About the Role

The Creative Technologist / Hybrid Lab Studio Manager is responsible for the Hybrid Lab, a teaching and learning space for CCA students to experience, experiment and employ digital, electronic, and computational technologies. This role partners with faculty to support the use of and instruction in various digital and computational technologies, while upholding a safe and equitable professional studio culture. CCA is transitioning and working towards a wind down of operations with the 2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Hybrid Lab.
Independently recruits, trains and supervises a work study team of 5-10+ studio monitors.
Coordinates with colleagues and supervisor on the creation and administration of policies and procedures.
Manages, processes, monitors, and tracks expenditures and payments, working within the scope of the Hybrid Lab budget.
Works with programs to schedule and coordinate the classes that use Hybrid Lab as their primary studio resource.
Instructional resource; teaches staff and students to use materials and solve technical problems.
Creates and delivers orientations for specific tools and techniques.
Approaches faculty on course projects to determine necessary support; provides feedback on curriculum projects, and collaborates on the creation of hardware kits to support course projects.
Teaching and instructing on student projects, both in-person and in the form of creating and curating online resources.
Coordinates and supports projects and their demands on the labs.
Manages the operation of studio facilities and ensures a well-maintained and safe environment.
Creates system for and maintains up-to-date orientation manuals and safety training for student work-study monitors, students, and faculty.
Updates and maintains the Hybrid Lab page on the CCA Portal website.
Acts as a fully contributing team member of Studio Operations and the 4D Studio Operations unit.
Responsible for the operating budget and purchasing and procurement for the Hybrid Lab.
Delivers tours for potential students, donors and funders.
Manages students in distress.
Serves as a member of the College’s Emergency Response Team.
Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

BFA or equivalent professional experience required.
MFA preferred.
3 years working experience.
Confident using independent judgment in decision making.
Experience managing a team and working with students preferred.
Proven success developing relationships across organizations.
Developed organizational and task management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interest in keeping abreast of a rapidly changing technology marketplace.
Proficiency with micro controller hardware and associated peripherals and assembly processes.
Proficiency in using and coaching students in programming languages, IDE's and Libraries commonly implemented in Arduino, Circuit Python, Raspberry Pi, Processing, and P5.js (Python, C++, Java, and Javascript).
Ability to advise students on projects that include IoT, projection mapping, machine learning, AR, game design, and web applications.
Ability to research and provide access to the latest sensors, shields, motors, microcontrollers, and complementary AV.
Working knowledge of multiple fabrication methods including: Soldering, Circuit Board CNC milling, and/or common ancillary digital prototyping methods including: hand/machine sewing; 3D modeling/printing; laser and vinyl cutting.
Familiarity with a broad range of materials.
Proficiency in multiple approaches to making art will be expected.
Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to artistic materials and regulations.
Familiarity using a variety of software applications including G Suite, Airtable, and Webcheckout.
Comfort working with hand and power tools and troubleshooting equipment and repairs.
Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships.
Commitment to quality of service.
Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively.
Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups and individuals.
Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty.

Skills

Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Processing
P5.js
Python
C++
Java
Javascript
Internet of things
Projection mapping
Machine learning
AR
Game design
Web applications
Soldering
Circuit Board CNC milling
3D modeling/printing
Laser cutting
Vinyl cutting
G Suite
Airtable
Webcheckout

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Campus based
Full-time

Experience Level

3 years working experience
Experience managing a team and working with students preferred

Education Level

BFA or equivalent professional experience
MFA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$32.97/hour

Benefits

Choice of five medical plans
Generous holiday, sick & vacation time
Retirement match
Tuition remission
CCA covers an average of 91% of the medical plan cost for the employee only
CCA covers an average of 82% of the medical plan cost for employees with dependents

About the Company

California College of the Arts (CCA) is transitioning and working towards a wind down of operations with the 2027 academic year.

Equal Opportunity

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu.
In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.