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Stevenson University

Student Assistant - Design Studio

Stevenson University, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117


Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number01068

Position TitleStudent Assistant - Design Studio

DepartmentSchool of Design, Arts, and Communication: Dean's Office

Position Summary

Reporting to the Studio Manager of the School of Design, Arts, and Communication (SODAC), the Student Assistant works collaboratively with a diverse team of student workers to develop a welcoming and supportive community within the SODAC. The Student Assistant in the SODAC provides service to students, faculty and staff through equipment assistance and product troubleshooting as well as offers adequate support in the operation and maintenance of the facilities. This position will work directly with the Studio Manager as well as full time and adjunct faculty in the SODAC.

Education/Experience

Current Stevenson University student attending the University in good standing with the University academically and judicially. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Open to current students enrolled in the SODAC within the departments of Communication, Graphic Design, and Film & Moving Image, at the class rank of at least sophomore and to students who may not be in one of these majors, but have significant experience with related support and technologies.

Knowledge/Skills/AbilityAbility to work with a team as well as independently, show initiative, have good time-management skills, be responsible, be innovative and be a self-starter.Possesses a demonstrated appreciation for all aspects of diversity and inclusion including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, ability, class, age, learning differences, political perspectives, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and religious expression.Ability to create a welcoming space for people of diverse backgroundsInterest in all or some of the following: art, graphic design, printing, photography, graphics softwareKnowledge of Printing and ScanningDemonstrated ability to learn and perform Vinyl Cutting, weeding, and installationDemonstrated ability to learn and perform LaminatingDemonstrated ability to learn and perform Button making and Sticker makingDemonstrated ability to learn and perform 3-D PrintingKnowledge of general Art and Graphic Design Tools and SuppliesKnowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, and InDesignAdequate computer office skills and willing to learn procedures as needed within the SODAC.Physical Requirements

Medium work: exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Keyboarding, standing and/or sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal.

Essential Functions

Assist students, faculty, and staff with Garrity Design Studio equipmentMaintain equipment within the Garrity Design Studio spaceTroubleshoot technical or physical issues with equipmentDemonstrate proper use of equipment to studentsComplete graphic design related projects for the SODAC Dean's OfficeMaintain clean and orderly workspace in the Garrity Design StudioCheck equipment for proper working order, report damaged equipment or low supply to Studio Manager

Reports ToStudio Manager

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions1

Work LocationOwings Mills North

Position CategoryStudent

Position TypeStudent Employee

Months/Year9

Hrs/Week9

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSANon-Exempt

PayrollBiweekly

Recruitment InstructionsOpen to All Current Students

Posting Date03/15/2024

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until FilledNo

EEO Statement

EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability