Part-Time Digital Arts Studio Lab Assistant (Federal Work Study)

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic students to join their Digital Arts and Media Design Program. In this exciting role, you will assist lab users and monitor the Digital Arts Studio Spaces, ensuring a creative and productive environment. Your responsibilities will include maintaining equipment, providing support for software and hardware, and participating in lab projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a vibrant artistic community. If you have a passion for digital arts and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Opportunity for Remote Work

Skill Development

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist lab users and monitor the lab during designated hours.
• Maintain material inventory and schedule student equipment checkout.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Digital Arts lab and studios during scheduled hours.
• Assist students with basic lab-related software and hardware.

Skills

Digital Arts Competence

Basic Software Assistance

Hardware Knowledge

Education

Current Student Status

Tools

Digital Arts Studio Technologies

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Digital Arts and Media Design Program seeks to hire students to work in the Digital Arts Studio Spaces. These positions will assist lab users and monitor the lab during designated hours. Some competence with digital arts and media design studio technologies, tools, and methods is required.

Primary Duties Include:

• Monitor the Digital Arts lab and studios during scheduled hours
• Maintain material inventory and schedule student equipment checkout and usage
• Assist students with basic lab-related software, hardware, and peripheral technologies

Secondary Duties Would Include:

• Perform routine lab cleaning and maintenance
• Manage the Digital Arts Gallery
• Post signage and instructions as needed
• Facilitate communications via the Digital Arts faculty/student listserv
• Participation in Digital Arts lab projects and/or working with related student groups using facilities

Please include a letter of interest that tells us your availability and what interests and skills you can bring, or a brief resume of applicable courses or experiences.

Students who received Federal Work Study have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus or remotely, if possible, at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding on-campus/in-person or remote work arrangements. An offer of Federal Work Study does not guarantee a job position is available.

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