Description: J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is hiring for the position of Emerging Technologies Assistant (Temp Hire), which will help with daily operations of the library’s innovation spaces, Area 49. This position will support technology and technology service points, such as the Makerspace and the Technology Support Desk. Duties and responsibilities include: Managing and assisting with daily operations of Area 49 service points, which include the Technology Support Desk and the Makerspace; Assisting with maintenance and troubleshooting, and training of library technologies, especially multimedia equipment and maker technologies; Supervising Area 49 spaces and services, especially on nights and weekends; Familiarity with library services and resources and providing basic reference, technology, public computing, and printing assistance to library users; Conducting workshops on Makerspace technologies and skills, depending on interest and ability.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Experience setting up and troubleshooting nontraditional technologies (such as 3D printers). General computer skills and the ability to troubleshoot computer, copier, scanner, and printer issues. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experience working in library or similar public service points and providing excellent customer service preferred.
Salary: $15.00 / hour