Student Worker- DeLaMare Makerspace Wrangler at University of… · Reno

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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

As a Maker Wrangler, you will be a full-fledged member of the DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library team. You will learn to operate the equipment in the makerspace including the laser cutter, 3D printers, vinyl cutter, vacuum former, sewing machines, and machining tools.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving and develop the skills and interpersonal connections needed to support our academic library community. They will provide the highest level of customer service and promote a safe environment. 

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of the makerspace

• Provide initial hands-on training to all new users of makerspace resources and assist patrons in utilizing all pieces of equipment.

• Conduct one-on-one consultations with users on topics such as 3D modeling, 3D scanning, and project design implementation for students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Develop and provide workshops on a variety of makerspace-related topics.

• Uphold established safety guidelines within the makerspace. 

• Utilize creativity and problem-solving skills to complete specialty projects. 

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current student at the University of Nevada, Reno.

• This position is open to students of all majors.

• Proficient in working with computers and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Any or all of the following skills:

• Experience working with 3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools, and other types of equipment commonly found in makerspaces.

• Previous customer service experience.

• A deep-seated sense of curiosity about the world and the way things work.

• Willingness to learn new processes, software, and equipment quickly and accurately.

• Willingness to follow detailed instructions and procedures

Knowledge of the following or similar software packages: 

• ​3D modeling: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, OnShape, Fusion 360 

• Slicing software: Cura, Preform

• Adobe Creative software: Photoshop, Illustrator

• PCB design software: EAGLE

• CNC toolpath software: Vcarve 

• Embroidery software: Artist Digitizer 

 

Schedule

The expected hours for students to work per week: 10-20 hours

 

During the libraries normal business hours:

·       Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

·       Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

*Weekend and evening hours are expected. 

 

Training will take place on the weeks of July 6th - July 10th and July 13th – July 17th, Monday to Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Successful candidates must be available to attend the two-week training session.

 

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

 

Contact Information

Nick Grainger at nickgrainger@unr.edu

 

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV (required) – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Class schedule (required) – Attach your Fall 2026 class schedule. In addition, attach your Summer 2026 schedule if applicable.

 

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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