*REVISED* Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263]

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Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263].

ROLE of the POSITION Reporting to the Director, School of Medicine Library, the Makerspace Specialist is a key member of a team of professionals responsible for supporting the Makerspace in the School of Medicine Library. The Makerspace Specialist oversees the day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library’s makerspace and provides expert instructions for groups utilizing emerging and multimedia technologies for educational and research purposes. The Specialist provides personalized consultation on multimedia use, creation, and application. Through outreach to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine faculty, students, residents/fellows and other campus partners and stakeholders, the Makerspace Specialist exercises leadership in developing and evolving emerging and multimedia technologies and services that support knowledge creation. Additionally, the Makerspace Specialist will investigate and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption, develop online learning objects, coordinate projects, engage in professional development, and help train student employees who support multimedia creation and use at the School of Medicine Library.

*REVISED* PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals, 1.2 million volumes, and 1.4 million e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians, professionals, and staff members.

The School of Medicine Library (SOML) was established in 2017 as part of an effort to create a new medical school in Southern Nevada. SOML was established as a mostly digital library with nearly 97% of library resources primarily online. As a division of UNLV Libraries, SOML falls within the scope of the university library system and directly reports to the Dean of Libraries. SOML primarily supports the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (KSOM) which offers both an undergraduate medical education program comprised of medical students and a graduate medical education program comprised of residents and fellows. Each year KSOM welcomes 60 new medical students and approximately 80 residents and fellows in over 20 post-graduate programs. In support of the efforts to build physician capacity in Southern Nevada, SOML partners with KSOM faculty and staff to provide instruction, library programming, and access to library resources and services with a team of three library academic faculty, one staff, and five student assistants at one location within the Las Vegas Medical District.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief that everyone deserves a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and dignity . The Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), computer science, instructional technology, multimedia-related degrees preferred and 1-3 years of experience working in makerspaces, fabrication labs, libraries, galleries, museums, archives, schools, community centers, or other related educational setting. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative Faculty position at a Grade B. Minimum salary is $60,000. Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. For more information on salary ranges please visit UNLV Salary Range . In addition, University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

PERKS & PROGRAMS

HOW TO APPLY Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Makerspace Specialist Search Committee Chair .

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on Monday, September 21, 2026 .

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0153263” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) 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 (inc