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Pratt Lab Manager (71104) in Brooklyn, New York
The Department of Digital Arts at Pratt Institute is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Manager to support the growing technology demands of the department. The successful applicant will join the Department’s IT team, reporting to the Senior Technology Manager.
About the Department of Digital Arts:
The Department of Digital Arts (DDA) has a 35-year history in the artistic application of innovative technologies, offering degrees in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Art & Technology, and Game Arts. Our community of over 400 students, 60 faculty and 7 staff operate across 3 floors of Myrtle Hall. These facilities include over 300 computers, a well-equipped resource center, a greenscreen room, an audio recording studio, experimental animation studios, artist studios, and a spatial computing lab.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the core technological needs of the students, faculty, and staff, ensuring smooth running of classes and other departmental activities including responding to help tickets, deployment (hardware and software), and maintaining peripherals and specialist facilities.
In coordination with the Senior Technology Manager and Chair, help to plan upgrades, repairs and tech strategies for the department.
Plan and prepare technology requirements for special events such as workshops and end of year exhibitions/screenings - this includes oversight of DDA’s screens and relationship with Pratt TV/Interactive Services.
Ensure the implementation of departmental policies and procedures regarding department facilities and equipment.
Conduct IT development related to the Department, especially around systems that are distinctive to department operations, such as the render farm.
Liaise with and assist the Operations Manager on technical systems and resources, and lend backup support in this area when needed.
Perform other related duties as required.