UCLA

Overview

The UCLA Department of Art empowers students through critical inquiry and transformative creativity, focusing on equity and inclusion in the arts. The Sculpture Area Lab Supervisor manages the operations, safety, and technical instruction of the Sculpture Area’s laboratories, providing guidance to students and faculty in various fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, safety, security, technical instruction, and budget administration of the Sculpture Area’s laboratories.
• Provide technical guidance and training to students, faculty, and staff in sculpture research and fabrication techniques.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory, checkout systems, supplies, and resource acquisitions.
• Coordinate exhibitions, events, field trips, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and established operating procedures.

Requirements

• Master's Degree MFA in Sculpture or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of welding, cutting, rolling, and bending equipment.
• Experience with mold making and various fabrication techniques.
• Excellent oral communication skills for instructing others on safety procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise students and lab personnel.
• Strong negotiating skills for exchanging ideas with students and faculty.
• Knowledge of sculpture equipment and ability to purchase and maintain it.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain a positive attitude.
• Proficient in using computers for tracking inventories and developing policies.
• Experience with electronic tools and systems, including troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to function in a working-shop environment with potential hazards.
• Willingness to work occasional extended shifts, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid CA noncommercial Class C License.

Additional Information

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends.
• Background check required for continued employment.