About the Opportunity

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time Associate Director of Makerspace Safety to join the team of a growing makerspace ecosystem at Northeastern University. This position, which reports to the Executive Director – Makerspace, will serve as safety leader for Northeastern, leading the way to develop new policies and procedures and provide oversight for safe use of all makerspaces on Northeastern’s campuses. Successful candidates will have a deliberate approach to safety, strong documentation skills, and an interest in formulating and implementing innovative improvements to the campus makerspace policies. Successful candidates will also be self-motivated and highly driven to spearhead real change.

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem:

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem is a transdisciplinary teaching and learning innovation ecosystem, intended to be a crossroads of creativity, camaraderie, and safety for every student, staff, and faculty member from all Northeastern University colleges. With a focus on internal and external outreach, innovation, and collaboration, the makerspaces support the Northeastern community in producing everything from personal passion projects to new ventures and course assignments while fostering an experiential learning community that extends beyond the spaces themselves.

The Global Makerspace Ecosystem is a highly visible and accessible resource for the Northeastern University community. The staff of the makerspaces are leading the charge on collaboration within Northeastern's network—including building out new infrastructure to improve student access to making spaces on Northeastern's campus.

Position Type

Legal and Regulatory Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

112S

Expected Hiring Range:

$97,550.00 - $141,443.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.