Graphic Communications Lab Assistant

Enterprise State Community College; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop State Community College invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant. Under the supervision of assigned instructors, the role focuses on facilitating student learning in the laboratory setting and assisting with demonstrations, equipment setup, and safety standards.

The position may involve performing various duties as directed by the Division Chair or Dean. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or related experience and basic proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Digital Media, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized student assistance during laboratory activities under the direction of the instructor.
• Conduct laboratory demonstrations for student groups or individuals as assigned by the instructor.
• Oversee student live work activities as assigned by the instructor.
• Set up demonstrations and troubleshooting situations as assigned by the instructor.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine housekeeping chores as assigned by the instructor.
• Duplicate and distribute handouts and instructional materials as assigned by the instructor.
• Maintain student work schedules and document student work activities and performance as assigned by the instructor or Division Chairperson.
• Maintain and demonstrate acceptable safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, Divisional Dean, and/or President.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Reporting Authority: Assigned Instructor and/or Division Chair

General Function: The primary responsibility of the laboratory assistant as directed by the instructor is to facilitate student learning in the laboratory setting. The Laboratory Assistant will work under the direction of one or more instructors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Essential Job Functions: The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive, and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Provide individualized student assistance during laboratory activities. This assistance may include a variety of approaches such as answering questions, demonstrating proper procedures and techniques, or identifying and explaining errors under the direction of the instructor.
• Conduct laboratory demonstrations for student groups or individuals as assigned by the instructor.
• Oversee student live work activities as assigned by the instructor.
• Set up demonstrations and troubleshooting situations as assigned by the instructor.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine housekeeping chores as assigned by the instructor.
• Duplicate and distribute handouts and instructional materials as assigned by the instructor.
• Maintain student work schedules and document student work activities and performance as assigned by the instructor or Division Chairperson.
• Maintain and demonstrate acceptable safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, Divisional Dean, and/or President.

Salary:$18.36

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications , Digital Media, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and lnDesign.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks .
• Proficiency with computers and common office software.

Other Job Description information I: More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization, and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.