ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: May 1, 2015
Title
Range
JCC
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Coordinator, Innovation and Transformation
Essential Function: Light Work
Description: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires walking or standing
to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Coordinator, Innovation and Transformation, is responsible for developing the Innevation
Center to create an environment which fosters ideation, innovation, prototyping, fabrication and
advance manufacturing techniques in support of innovation within the region. The position will
focus on additive and subtractive machining, 3-D printing, composites, and traditional
fabrication. The incumbent will manage the MakerSpace, the incubation space, promote
creation of new robotic machinery by managing the facility space, available equipment, and
resources to support students and members in their innovative and start-up efforts. The
incumbent will provide direct academic instruction, coordinate educational events, coordinate
Innevation Center meeting space usage, assist in marketing the Innovation Center, inspire
members of the Innovation Center University faculty, staff and students, and facilitate
relationships between members of the community.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
50% MakerSpace Management
 Manage the operations of the MakerSpace in the Innevation Center
 Build and foster an environment for creative interaction and education
 Facilitate relationship building amongst the Innevation Center members, potential
customers, UNR faculty, staff and students
 Initial point of contact for members who need help with product design, prototyping and
design, provides strategic consultation to members based upon needs and center
services
 Assist the Innevation Center Manager with reviewing and deciding which events will be
offered in the Innevation Center; event coordination (team-building events, hack-a-thons,
STEM education events)
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Manage interns who will help with the MakerSpace operation, assist members with their
prototyping needs, and help with organization of various events in the Innevation Center
Research and orders equipment, and supplies/consumables as needed for the
Innevation Center
20% Instruction and Programming
 Develop targeted educational programs to enable members and students to safely and
effectively utilize the equipment, tools, and machinery
 Teach classes in computer aided design and computer aided machining to members of
the Innevation Center
 Teach classes on advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3-D printing,
composites, etc.
 Train members on the safe use of MakerSpace equipment
 Work with UNR and other instructors in organizing classes as
20% Building Operations
 Coordinate with UNR IT to ensure continuous operation of communications and ITrelated equipment
 Coordinate the day-to-day maintenance activities for the Innevation Center
Arranges maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment with university
Facilities Services or external vendors and contractors, as appropriate
 Work with Facilities Services to maintain accurate building floor plans
 Maintain “building” statistics and produces reports as required – seating capacity,
building use, etc.
 Coordinate with and assists managers and building occupants with the purchase,
delivery, installation, and maintenance of equipment and other furnishings
 Maintain up-to-date inventory of non-department specific furnishings and equipment;
coordinates surplus property disposals
10% Emergency Management and Safety
 Collaboratively works with UNR Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to develop
internal policies for the safety and security of staff, users, materials, equipment, and
facilities; oversees implementation of policies
 Serve as primary liaison with university, city and other authorities to ensure that the
Innevation Center is safe for staff and users and ensures building compliance with
official recommendations
 Engage EH&S to conducts routine building safety checks, e.g. fire hazards, obstructed
exits, poor signage
 Teach and demonstrate safety rules, policies, and etiquette associated with equipment
in the MakerSpace and elsewhere in the Innevation Center.
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The incumbent is expected to coordinate the daily use of building space and resources
independently, apprising the Manager of problems with fiscal or political consequences. The
incumbent shall independently develop programs and curriculum which support industry trends,
community interests, and student academic achievement.
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4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The incumbent will collaborate with the Manager in developing an effective marketing strategy,
event coordination in terms of which events will be held and in which timeframes, and significant
purchases. An effective Innevation Center exists only with close collaboration between this
position and the Manager.
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Two years of related work experience
or related field
Master’s Degree in Engineering or
One year of related work experience
related field
Relevant Experience: experience providing formal instruction (teaching or
training) to adult learners and experience with additive manufacturing.
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Certification and Licensure: (bulleted)
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 May require evenings and weekends
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