Job Details

Part-Time Studio Art Technician with Digital Skills

Position Number: 6841736
Location: Kutztown, PA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

Part-Time Studio Art Technician with Digital Skills

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 2026-0002

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College Of Visual & Performing Arts

Closing Date: 1/25/2026

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Classification: MR2 - 94620

Job Summary

The Studio Art Technician works in conjunction with faculty and existing CVPA staff to ensure the safe, efficient, healthy, and continuous operation of studio spaces and art equipment (both digital and traditional) across the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). The position supports faculty and students by maintaining digital and traditional art equipment, managing supplies, and promoting a safe, well-organized learning environment across all studio disciplines.

This generalist position ensures that all studios- disciplines such as ceramics, sculpture, metals, painting, printmaking, photography (digital and darkroom), weaving/materials studies, design, and digital fabrication-remain fully functional, safe, and prepared for student and faculty use. The technician provides maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inventory management, and safety oversight while coordinating with faculty, staff, and the Dean's Office to meet instructional and curriculum needs.
This position is Part Time with approximately 15 hours per week for the 9 month academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Fine Arts, Industrial Arts, or related field preferred; equivalent technical training or professional experience may substitute.
Experience with a range of tools and equipment used in studio art facilities including fabrication and digital fabrication tools (for example: CNC, digital looms, kilns, laser cutters.)
Experience maintaining and repairing art, studio, and/or industrial equipment. One or more years preferred.
Familiarity with EHS standards and safe handling of hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude; ability to diagnose and repair varied studio equipment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to train and supervise student assistants and collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.
Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on January 25, 2026.

The starting salary for this position is $20.80 hourly, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5188029/part-time-studio-art-technician-with-digital-skills

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