The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a Printmaking Studio Coordinator (part-time) to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and organization of the Printmaking Studio. Working collaboratively with the Studio Arts Department Chair and Manager of Operations, the Studio Coordinator will help ensure a safe, functional, accessible, and well-maintained studio environment that supports student learning and creative practice.

Responsibilities include maintaining studio equipment, tools, materials, and workspaces; coordinating studio access; overseeing routine equipment cleaning, maintenance, and safe operation; maintaining inventory and monitoring supply needs; assisting with procurement and replenishment of inks, materials, and other studio resources; tracking supply usage and making recommendations for future purchasing; consulting with the Manager of Operations on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reinforcing safety protocols; training, scheduling, and mentoring student work-study monitors; and coordinating semester preparation, studio resets, deep cleaning, and equipment maintenance. The Studio Coordinator will also establish and reinforce expectations for cleanliness, organization, and responsible studio use.

Qualities and Capabilities

The successful candidate will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Printmaking, Fine Arts, Studio Arts, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience working in a printmaking studio environment.
• Knowledge of printmaking equipment, materials, and safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage equipment, materials, inventory, and studio operations.
• The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and student workers.
• Strong judgment and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and accessible studio environment.
• Experience coordinating or managing a printmaking studio is preferred.

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people - regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws - can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

$3,000 for the semester, prorated based on contract period.

This pay range reflects the role's responsibilities.