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About the Role
Provides in-person instruction for the Graduate Jeweler (GJ) program, creating a positive and productive learning environment to guide student outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Instructs the Graduate Jeweler program curriculum using various manufacturing and repair equipment.
- Manages class setup and maintains cleanliness of workstations and instruments.
- Ensures administrative class management responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.
- Addresses student concerns promptly and communicates them to the NY director or appropriate staff.
- Evaluates student work, grades assignments, and discusses academic progress with students.
- Uses active listening to respond to student questions and maintains a culturally sensitive classroom environment.
- Participates in student orientation and graduation activities as needed.
- Supports other functional areas and travels occasionally for instructional/development purposes.
- Stays current with industry trends.
- Meets annual professional development requirements.
Requirements
- Comprehensive expertise in jewelry manufacturing processes, repair techniques, and use of specialized equipment.
- Proficient with a variety of bench tools and skills, including setting, repair, and fabrication techniques.
- Proficient in utilizing rolling mills, machine tools, and hand tools such as engravers.
- Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to use school's AV equipment for presentations and Learning Management System.
- Ability to demonstrate a command of theory and contemporary knowledge.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and provide feedback to students.
- Ability to create positive interactions with students and communicate professionally with co-workers and management.
- Continually improves performance, develops self-awareness, and takes accountability for actions.
- Responds to feedback as a growth opportunity.
- Manages time and priorities appropriately, organizing the classroom to meet student needs.
- Adapts to change, maintains attention to detail, and adjusts learning styles to meet student needs.
- Settles differences productively, enforces policies, and confronts issues to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Interfaces well with other departments and communicates issues/needs effectively.
- Maintains sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity.
- Identifies potential problems, articulates issues, and determines next steps.
- Analyzes data and reaches solutions or provides summaries for management decisions.
Skills
- Jewelry manufacturing processes
- Jewelry repair techniques
- Use of specialized equipment
- Bench tools and skills
- Setting and repair techniques
- Jewelry fabrication
- Rolling mills
- Machine tools
- Hand tools
- Engravers
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- AV equipment usage
- Learning Management System
- Active listening
- Communication
- Feedback delivery
- Student coaching
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Location
- On-Campus
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of related practical jewelry industry experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree (B.F.A. preferred)
- Graduate Jeweler (GJ) or Graduate Jeweler Gemologist (GJG) diploma preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $82,500
About the Company
- GIA is an institution dedicated to gem and jewelry education.
Equal Opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
- All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.