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Job Description
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- Position Summary
- Full-time position available on or after May 4, 2026 for the Library.
This position’s responsibilities are carried out under supervision. The incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive instructional support services to faculty, students, and academic programs within an assigned discipline or instructional area. The position supports instructional and laboratory activities through the coordination of materials, supplies, and specialized equipment, and applies in-depth knowledge of the discipline to ensure effective instructional delivery. Work requires independent judgment in evaluating materials, operating and maintaining equipment, and coordinating instructional support functions.
The Fab Lab is a digital fabrication lab equipped with the latest tools, machines, and software and technology available to the entire Stan State community. It is open to all Stan State students, staff, and faculty members to create, learn, mentor, and invent. The Fab Lab has trained staff to help bring your ideas to life. The space is designed for a hands-on approach to cross-disciplinary studies and community building through a combination of analog and digital processes whether for personal enrichment, research, teaching, and collaborations.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on technical and scientific equipment.
- Apply discipline knowledge to evaluate suitability and use of materials and equipment.
- Assist faculty and students in the effective utilization of equipment and resources.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repair services as needed.
- Support development of instructional activities through technical resource guidance.
- Act as a resource to faculty regarding materials and equipment utilization.
- Assist in independent use of equipment by faculty and students.
- Plan and coordinate acquisition, storage, and dispensing of materials and supplies.
- Develop and implement procedures for effective use and control of instructional resources.
- Evaluate and recommend materials substitutions when necessary.
- Seek sources of specialized or hard-to-find materials and equipment.
- Solve acquisition or shipping problems related to instructional resources.
- Maintain records related to materials, equipment, and operational support.
- Coordinate logistical support to meet diverse instructional needs.
- Support operation of instructional laboratories or centers serving multiple courses.
- Assist in planning and organizing instructional support activities.
- Monitor compliance with safety procedures and proper equipment use.
- Coordinate support activities involving faculty, students, and other staff.
- Exercise independent judgment in evaluating materials, equipment, and instructional support needs.
- May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
- At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification, or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline.
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Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
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Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience.
- Preferred Qualifications
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- Two years of related experience in a makerspace, fabrication lab, instructional lab, academic library, or similar learning environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, a STEM discipline, art, or a closely related field.
- Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and performing routine maintenance on fabrication or technical equipment (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, woodworking tools, electronics, robotics).
- Experience supporting or coordinating multiple concurrent instructional projects, equipment, or shared instructional spaces.
- Experience applying and supporting established safety procedures and user training in a makerspace or laboratory setting.
- Experience assisting in the development of instructional guides, tutorials, or hands-on training sessions for users of varying skill levels.
- Experience coordinating and providing functional guidance to student assistants in support of instructional activities.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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- Knowledge of principles of providing support services.
- Knowledge of the common principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline.
- Knowledge of the materials, supplies and equipment and their uses related to the discipline.
- Ability to evaluate the materials and supplies used.
- Ability to learn to adjust and make minor repairs on scientific equipment.
- Ability to operate scientific or highly technical equipment and to interpret results.
- Ability to plan activities and prepare schedules.
- Ability to use methods, techniques and skills related to the discipline in preparing specialized materials.
- A background check (which may include: fingerprinting, checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with the CSU.
- Special Conditions
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- Position may be required to travel.
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated salary will be $4,595 (step 1) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full $4,595 (step 1) - $6,694 (step 20) per month.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
- Application Deadline
- April 10, 2026
- Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
- Additional Information
- Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Advertised: Mar 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Stanislaus State
Show moreCalifornia State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city’s historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 43 majors, 41 minors and more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 16 master's degree programs, seven credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
The University opened as Stanislaus State College in 1960, with a faculty of 15 and fewer than 800 students, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The institution moved to its current location in 1965, gained university status and its present name in 1986, and opened its Stockton Campus in 1998.
Stanislaus State is part of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 400,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
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