Mitchell Hall Student Assistant (Technical) - University Productions

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Job summary

A leading university seeks student assistants for various production roles at Mitchell Hall Theatre. Positions involve hands-on experience in technical theatre, assisting with set and costume work, as well as lighting and sound setup. Enrollment requirements ensure students can balance work with their academic schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set construction, costume preparation, lighting, and sound setup.
• Support backstage operations for smooth theatre production execution.

Skills

Sensitivity of intercultural communication

Good interpersonal skills

Dependable

Punctual

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type: Student Salary Range: $8.00 - $8.00 Hourly Job Category: OTRS Ineligible

Position Overview

This is a regular student technical position in which the student will work as a Scene Shop, Costume Shop, Lighting Shop, Sound Shop or Mitchell Hall Stage Crew student assistant.

Hours per Week

6-20 hours per week.

College/Department Overview

Mitchell Hall Theatre showcases the Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, Opera, and Vocal and Instrumental Music performances for the College of Fine Arts and Design.

Department Specific Job Functions

Student employees at Mitchell Hall Theatre support various production aspects through their work in the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, Lighting Shop, Sound Shop, and as part of the Stage Crew. They assist with set construction, costume preparation, lighting and sound setup, and backstage operations, ensuring the smooth execution of theatre productions. These roles provide hands-on experience in theatre production and technical skills development.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Dependable.
• Punctual.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.