Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of studio art faculty, the Photo Lab
Technician works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors to technically manage and supervise all Burns Photography facilities, including both traditional darkrooms and a state of the art digital lab. The Photography Lab Technician/Manager works to ensure safe, secure, healthy and well-run facilities for the instructors and students; assists students and instructors; maintains various camera and lighting equipment and checks out equipment to students; and performs administrative duties related to the position.

Position Specific Accountabilities

1. Create a safe, functional, clean learning environment for photography course

students by maintaining appropriate work environments in digital lab, darkrooms and print finishing areas.

2. Provide assistance to students in completing assigned projects by reinforcing and reviewing technical information and course content, assisting with camera and lighting equipment, assisting with the evaluation of prints; assisting with darkroom processes and digital mural printing. Provide nurturing and supportive environment for students.

3. Set up demonstrations and equipment for instructors and classes.

3. Check out equipment to students, review proper use of camera and lighting equipment with students prior to rental, and inspect equipment for wear or damage arranging repairs when necessary.

4. Prepare and mix photography chemistry for use in black and white darkrooms. Follow safety requirements and follow appropriate safety precautions in the storage, handling and disposing of hazardous materials, and maintaining Material Data Safety Sheets.

5. Direct the maintenance, repair and calibration of darkroom equipment and enlargers.

6. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment in digital lab including computers, printers, and scanners; Color calibration of monitors in digital lab; Monitors the performance of supported software and hardware problems.

7. Make recommendations to faculty on the ordering of equipment and supplies and research best practices and new technological innovations in the field.

9. Provide updated inventory list of equipment and secure equipment in well

locked environment.

10. Create signage as needed, maintain a clean and well-organized space.

11. Supervise work study students in the Photography labs.

11. Supply application support for Adobe Creative Suite and scanning software including the creation of manuals and handouts.

12. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned including the documentation of departmental events.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values or the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Loyola Marymount University, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific, LMU is one of the nation's 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The LMU community is composed of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of culturally-diverse backgrounds. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requisite Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE : Technical expertise in the physical handling of photo lab

Equipment. In-depth knowledge of black and white as well as color and

digital photography, all photographic formats, standard and non-

standard photographic processes and materials. Experience with studio lighting techniques and equipment, Adobe Creative suite, scanner and printer software, color calibration tools, knowledge of photo history, and contemporary practitioners in the field.

ABILITY : Requires ability to work effectively and cooperatively with

administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors, and demonstrated

sensitivity to and respect for working with a diverse population. Ability to

establish and maintain collegial working relationships.

SKILLS : Strong management and organizational skills. Ability to

problem-solve effectively.

EDUCATION : B.A. degree or equivalent years of experience.

EXPERIENCE : Must have a minimum of 2 years related experience.

Familiarity with higher education is a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception. Requires ability to stand for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here

are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. The work environment is normal.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent

calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained

concentration, and use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical

ability, and ingenuity.

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Salary range

$18.24 - $26.15 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

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