Title: Post Baccalaureate Fellowship - Barnard Design Center (25-26)

Location: New York City, NY

Full/Part Time: Full time | Full time
Req ID: JR4738

Description:

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Job:

Post Baccalaureate Fellowship - Barnard Design Center (25-26)

Job Summary:

The Post Baccalaureate Fellowship program is a research and career development opportunity for graduating seniors. The Fellowship is a one-year program consisting of various placements that allow for the development of professional career skills, on-going technical and workplace learning, and an opportunity to apply subject matter expertise to new technologies, digital scholarship, creative writing, etc. All fellows engage together as part of a cohort in on-going professional development and learning from Beyond Barnard in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources. Reporting to a faculty director, fellowships are full time paid appointments with health benefits. The fellowship will include paid holiday and vacation days.

Job Description:

Essential Duties Summary

• Develop an independent design/making focused research project or an area of inquiry and expertise that utilizes the technologies of the Design Center and prepare public presentations and workshops on this research
• Support the operations of the Design Center; includes staffing and collaborating with Design Center team
• Assist with development and implementation of workshops on tools, safety, resources and best practices
• Participate in the development and implementation of workshops for faculty and students to support curriculum
• Develop expertise in fabrication and making; learn to implement and identify new technologies and assist with management of the Center toolset
• Represent the Design Center in the Post-Baccalaureate cohort, contribute to the collection and archiving of post-baccalaureate research projects, and support the collection and archiving of the work of the Design Center

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree

• Preference will be given to a Barnard College graduating senior

• Graduating seniors from Columbia University may apply

- Coursework in architecture or other department with significant experience in 3D making
- Demonstrated proficiency with 3D design and creative making technologies and knowledge of current and emerging digital and maker technologies

- Proficiency with typical software and hardware of an academic design and maker studio and machines such as 3D scanners and printers, laser cutters, electronics/soldering equipment, sewing machines and vinyl cutters.
- Interest in gaining teaching experience in workshop environment
- Willingness to troubleshoot; proactive problem solver

- Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to think flexibly and engage in creative problem-solving
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of diverse colleagues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to think flexibly and engage in creative problem-solving
- Experience with teaching and instruction

Pay: $45,000 annual stipend

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time

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