Federal Work Study - Game Development Assistant

Academy of Art University School of Game Development; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Academy of Art University is seeking a Federal Work Study Administrative position to assist the Game Department Manager with daily operations, supporting students and faculty, and handling basic administrative tasks on campus.

This role focuses on customer service, scheduling, data entry, and creating department materials, with a 15–20 hour workweek and a pay rate of $19.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail and initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Drive Apps, Photoshop.
• Familiar with Outlook, Discord, Instagram, Facebook, ArtStation.

Responsibilities

• Support walk-in students or faculty questions and reroute to Department inbox.
• Respond to department emails to assist with calendar scheduling for students and staff.
• Update department spreadsheets for curriculum updates, projects or other needs.
• Create and update Department Flyers/Posters/Newsletters/Signs as needed.
• Assist with posting flyers onsite as needed.
• Post displays and exhibits (e.g., Spring Show) when required.
• Perform other office duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Outlook

Discord

Instagram

Facebook

ArtStation

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Google Drive Apps

Photoshop

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!

The Federal Work Study Administrative position will assist the Game Department Manager with general daily operations within the Game Department to include supporting students, faculty and supporting with basic administrative functions.

This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to be involved in the behind the scenes of the Department organization and assisting students in the use of the administrative questions or schedules with faculty. In addition, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student’s educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for Federal Work Study Administrative students to increase their skills with learning the department class offerings, learn customer service skills, and learn basic administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting any walk-in student or faculty questions, and rerouting to Department inbox if needed for extra support.
• Responding to department reception emails from students and instructors to support with calendar scheduling for students/staff and any questions that come in.
• Update various department spreadsheets for tracking various department curriculum updates, semesterly projects or other as needed
• Create and update Department Flyers/Posters/ Newsletters/ Signs as needed
• Assist with posting any flyers onsite as needed
• Put up/update displays and exhibits, when needed (ex Spring Show)
• Other office duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and interest in taking initiative to problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Drive Apps, Photoshop
• Familiar with Outlook, Discord, Instagram, Facebook, ArtStation

Location

180 New Montgomery Street, Room 822

Reports to

Celine Piña (Department Manager, School of Game Development & School of Music Production & Sound Design)

Pay Rate

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline

August 24, 2026

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
15 to 20 hours per week

Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student’s class schedule.

Length of Employment

The student’s starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].