We are now seeking for a Workshop Master working on our IT environment at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. This is a permanent employment with a start date on 1.4. or by agreement.  

Your Role and Goals 

You will be working for the technical service for education and research at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. The service is organized in thematic teams. You are responsible for the local level administration of diverse workstations in Aalto IT environment including both Windows and Mac computers. Most workstations are in central IT management but there are also some locally administered standalone systems.  

The software and tools used vary from 3D modelling and VR systems to colour managed scanner systems. Depending on your competencies and departments’ needs your task may also include taking part in organising teaching on some of these skills. Your role as a Workshop Master includes the following main tasks and responsibilities. 

Maintenance and development 

Ensuring functioning of diverse workstations as a learning and research environment. 

• Administration of workstations, software licenses and data storage 

• Ensuring proper information security and data protection practices 

• Taking part in procurement of software and applications, computers, peripherals and accessories, including planning and budgeting as well as security and data protection assessments and other related procedures. 

• Active foresight and understanding the ongoing changes and developments in the field. 

Guiding, instructing and supporting users 

• Finding solutions for special IT related needs of teaching and research in accordance with university policies. 

• Providing users with guidance and support to the use of the workstations and software in Aalto IT environment. 

• Supporting students and staff in good and safe IT practices with instructions and individual support.  

• Communicating school specific needs to Aalto IT 

• Communicating Aalto IT policies and offering towards the school. 

Managing health and safety 

• Guiding users into safe working practices including cyber security, privacy and data protection. 

• Ensuring that Aalto policies and applicable rules are followed (e.g., cyber security, license policies) 

• Ensuring ergonomic workspaces and user guidance on ergonomics 

Your network and team

As a workshop master, you will work as part of the Arts infra unit, which is responsible for technical services related to teaching, research and artistic activities. Arts infra workshops are multifaceted learning-by-doing environments where students learn about materials, techniques and processes and develop their powers of artistic expression. While your work is typically performed independently, you have your professional team available as a support. You will be part of manufacturing team which works with digital assets on areas of 3D printing, NC machining and mechatronics among others. Your colleagues in ARTS infra work in a variety of specialist fields, from metalworking to glassblowing and fine art printing so you will also have opportunities to develop your own competencies. You will be working closely with the university level IT services as well as other service units such as Aalto Studios. More information about our IT environment and the whole multifaceted learning-by-doing environments maintained by ARTS infra:  

https://www.aalto.fi/en/arts-infra-workshops/arts-workstations 

https://www.aalto.fi/en/arts-infra 

Your experience and ambitions 

Success in the position requires a degree from a university of applied science or at the bachelor’s level from a higher education institution. Work experience in similar duties is valued. In your work, you will need both good IT administration and people skills. We also value initiative and problem-solving skills. Prior experience in instructing students is considered a plus. You will need fluency in spoken and written English, while Finnish skills are a plus. 

Must: 

• basic Windows and Mac administration skills 

• understanding good IT policies (and willingness to follow the ones in Aalto) 

• good people skills and willingness to learn 

other skills and experience counted as a plus: 

• CAD/CAM skills (for NC machining and 3D printing) 

• other creative software skills 

• VR skills 

• colour management skills (calibration and profiling of scanners and monitors) 

• basic coding and/or scripting skills 

• Previous experience on license procurement and administration 

• server administration skills 

• Linux skills 

• Moodle skills 

What we offer 

The workplace is located in Otaniemi, Espoo, with excellent transportation connections and a wide range of services on campus. We have an encouraging and pleasant work community, comprehensive occupational health care, and a broad range of staff training opportunities. We offer you a diverse and interesting position in a multicultural environment, thorough onboarding, and support from a professional team that is enjoyable to work with. Aalto offers flexible way of working with flexible work hours and possibility to work partly remotely when work tasks allow.  The salary is determined according to the salary system for Finnish universities and ranges from 2800 to 3500 euro/month depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.  With us you can work among an inspiring community of students, researchers, artists and other professionals in an environment where every workday is new and different.  

We expect all our community members to respect Aalto’s values and to follow the ethical principles of fair play and integrity in all our activities and to exhibit the behavior that we expect from each other. The Aalto University Code of Conduct is applicable to all Aalto community members and clarifies the values that guide us. The communication and relationship with supervisors, teachers, students and colleagues need to be clear, honest and professional to ensure that the daily services are pleasant and contributing to the demanded tasks and work atmosphere. Individual users come from a wide variety of backgrounds with varied needs. Matching their expectations calls for flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations while ensuring that all the Aalto policies are followed.  https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university/code-of-conduct-values-into-practice 

Ready to apply? 

If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment system no later than 4th March, 2025 

If you wish to hear more about the position, you can contact Manufacturing team leader Ilpo Kari (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi or +358 50 564 4461). In recruitment process related questions, you may contact HR Partner Kati Kiminki (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi). To apply, please share the following application materials with us: 

• Motivation letter 

• A curriculum vitae 

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position unfilled, extend the application period or include individuals who did not apply during the application period. 

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