Part Time Digital Media Arts Lab Associate (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College,; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 22,537 - 32,098; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver included

Retirement options

Discounts at campus facilities

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College invites applications for a Part Time Digital Media Arts Lab Associate to support day-to-day operations of the Digital Media Arts studios, labs, and equipment loans. This role assists students during lab hours, helps with equipment checkout, and supports classroom setups under faculty guidance.

The position emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities to learn industry standard editing and graphics tools, while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Equivalent of eighteen (18) months of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC operating systems and hardware.
• Proficiency with relevant industry standard editing, graphics and animation software.
• Willingness to constantly upgrade software and hardware skill sets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in both accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse students of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy and within a team environment.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use workplace technology relevant to the position, including the capacity to learn and appropriately leverage emerging AI-supported tools.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist students during lab and studio access hours.
• Oversee equipment check-in and check-out with students to ensure proper handling.
• Guide students in selecting equipment based on assignment requirements.
• Set up and tear down classrooms/labs/studios as required by faculty.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on lab and studio equipment.
• Complete minor equipment repairs and report larger issues to faculty.
• Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of equipment for instructional use.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common media systems and equipment issues, escalate complex problems.
• Coordinate organization and readiness of rooms and spaces for disciplines.
• Maintain a professional on-campus presence to support students and staff.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to support duties while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by faculty and Lab Coordinator.

Skills

Mac/PC operating systems

Editing/graphics/animation software

AI tools awareness

Detail-oriented

Diversity sensitivity

Troubleshooting

Autonomy & teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

DMA certificate or equivalent

Job description

Part Time Digital Media Arts Lab Associate (Future Opportunities)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0603799

Position Title:

Position Title: Part Time Digital Media Arts Lab Associate (Future Opportunities)

Position is:

Position is: Part Time

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:

Department/Ofc.: Instruction

Position Description:

Please Note: This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.

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Why Join WCC ?

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
• Retirement options and flexible schedules available
• Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

This position will work in collaboration with the rest of the Digital Media Arts team to provide support for day-to-day operations of the studios, labs, equipment loans, and classrooms used in the Digital Media Arts Program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively assist students during lab and studio access hours.
• Oversee and participate directly in equipment check-in and check-out processes, working alongside students to ensure proper handling and use.
• Guide students in selecting appropriate equipment based on assignment requirements and faculty-defined project parameters.
• Set up and tear down classrooms/labs/studios with materials, configurations, and equipment, as required by faculty.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on lab and studio equipment to ensure functionality and longevity, as assigned.
• Complete minor equipment repairs within established guidelines and report larger repair needs to full-time faculty, as assigned.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of equipment for instructional use, projects, and scheduled activities.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve common media systems and equipment issues in labs and studios, escalating complex problems as needed to Lab Coordinator and full-time faculty.
• Coordinate the organization, readiness, and appropriate use of rooms and spaces associated with the disciplines.
• Maintain a professional on-campus presence to support students, faculty, and lab/studio operations.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support the effective performance of assigned duties, enhance productivity, improve communication and information management, support decision-making, and other responsibilities, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements, institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by full-time faculty and Lab Coordinator.

Hours/Schedule:

This position will not exceed 25 hrs per week with variable hours- nights, evenings, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Equivalent of eighteen (18) months of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC operating systems and hardware.
• Proficiency with relevant industry standard editing, graphics and animation software.
• Willingness to constantly upgrade software and hardware skill sets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in both accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse students of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy and within a team environment.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use workplace technology relevant to the position, including the capacity to learn and appropriately leverage emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to assess the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content, maintain confidentiality, and apply sound judgment and ethical practices in the use of technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Hold a certificate (or equivalent) in a DMA discipline.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 12/18/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $19.83

Salary Comments:

Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Other Documents

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