FWS/NFWS - Photography Program Student Assistant

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

University retirement plan

Medical coverage eligibility

Job summary

The University of La Verne in La Verne, CA seeks a Photography Program Student Assistant to support the photography lab operations, check out equipment to students, maintain inkjet printers, mix darkroom chemicals, and assist with lighting studio setup. This on-site role expects reliable ULV students available for shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm.

Responsibilities include keeping spaces clean, ensuring equipment is returned on time, helping with digital and analog labs, and guiding students

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Willingness to learn, must be able to work at least 2-hour shifts, be respectful and helpful.
• Preferred Qualifications: Photography Major/Minor, good communication skills, ability to handle stressful situations, organized and helpful to faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Photography lab monitors assist faculty, staff, and students with equipment and day-to-day operations of the photography area.
• Be on time and stay for the full duration of your shift; notify if you cannot attend.
• Assist with opening, digital labs, darkrooms, and closing duties; ensure spaces are clean and equipment is properly checked in and out.
• Mix chemistry for darkroom development and support students in the lab.
• Support students with the darkroom and maintain safety and order.

Job description

FWS/NFWS - Photography Program Student Assistant

Job Title FWS/NFWS - Photography Program Student Assistant

Student Position Type

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Part-Time

FTE

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday – Multiple Shift Schedules between 8:00am -7:00pm

Department Manager

Hiring Manager

Number of Vacancies

Position Summary Information for Announcement

University Overview

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary.

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

Photography lab monitors assist faculty, staff, and students with equipment and day to day operations of the photography area. This includes but is not limited to checking out equipment to students, detailed record keeping, help maintaining inkjet printers, mixing darkroom chemistry, setting up and breaking down of the analog lab, assisting with setup or breakdown of lighting studio, and general security of the lab space.

Specific Duties

Be on time and stay for the full duration of your shift. If you cannot make a shift, you must let the Photo Manager and/or Department Chair know at least 2 hours before.

Opening Shift:

• Check and ensure all lab and classroom spaces are clean and in order.
• Check all enlarger stations to make sure they are clean and turned off.
• Check the Alternative Process and Film Development Labs to make sure they are clean and in working order. If necessary, wipe down the sinks and clean out the film loading room.
• Check the analog darkroom chemicals and make note of low levels.

Digital Labs:

• Check the Digital Labs to make sure they are clean and in working order. Push in the chairs and straighten up the computer stations.
• Make sure all the scanners are turned off.
• Turn on the computers and printers and make sure they are working properly. Check the ink levels of all the printers and make a note of all low level inks.
• Check out materials and assist students when necessary.
• Check that students clean up after themselves.
• Wipe down common areas, push in chairs and check that things are kept in order. Clean the desks, keyboards, mice and monitors.
• Mix chemistry such as Developer, Stop and Fixer as needed.
• Assist students with the darkroom when needed.
• Regularly check to see if equipment needs to be checked back in. If it is pass due contact the student.

Closing Shift:

General Responsibilities:

• Check out materials and assist students when necessary.
• Check that students clean up after themselves.
• Wipe down common areas, push in chairs and check that things are kept in order. Clean the desks, keyboards, mice and monitors according to the cleaning schedule.

Darkrooms:

• Dump or recycle all exhausted chemistry and rinse out all the chemical trays and leave them propped up to dry overnight.
• Drain and clean up the print washing area.
• Check all enlarger stations to make sure they are clean and turned off.
• Check all sinks to make sure they are turned off. If necessary, wipe down the sinks and clean out the enlarging stations.
• Turn off the Safe Lights in the darkrooms.
• Check the analog darkroom chemicals and make note of low levels.
• Mix chemistry such as Developer, Stop and Fixer as needed.
• Assist students with the darkroom when needed.

Closing:

• Check and ensure all lab and classroom spaces are clean and in order.
• Turn off all the computers and printers.
• Lock all labs and doors once you finish your shift and set the alarm in MH 2 (or call campus security if you do not have an alarm code).

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be committed.
• Must be able to work at least 2-hour shifts.
• Be respectful, polite and offer assistance.

Must be a ULV student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Photography Major/Minor
• An ability to be outgoing, have good communication skills and be able to be able to deal with stressful situations if they arise.
• Organized and willing to assist faculty and students.

Benefits Summary

• One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
• University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
• In accordance with the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
• Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

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Physical Demands Summary

The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

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Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No

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