SE - Fine Arts, Studio Monitor

Barry University; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Barry University in Miami is seeking a Fine Arts Studio Monitor to support the operation of the Fine Arts, Photography, Music, and Photo Lab spaces. This in-person role opens and secures studios, assists students with basic technical questions, and helps maintain cleanliness and supplies while enforcing lab policies.

Evening and weekend availability is preferred. The position emphasizes safety, equipment care, and reliable attendance, with opportunities to engage with faculty and contribute to

Qualifications

• Must be a Fine Arts major or minor; Photography majors preferred.
• Must have completed PHO 203 Basic Photography with faculty approval.
• Proficiency in black-and-white printing and related lab processes; RA4 color printing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facilities to ensure safety and protect equipment.
• Open/secure studios and lab areas for enrolled students.
• Maintain clean, well-supplied spaces and assist with basic technical questions.
• Enforce policies and report issues to faculty or supervisor, including after-hours situations.
• Support with special projects and ensure reliable attendance for shifts.

Skills

Darkroom techniques

Photo lab operations

Basic photography support

Education

Fine Arts major or minor

PHO 203 Basic Photography

Tools

Dry mounting press

Darkroom enlarger

Job description

Position Summary

The Fine Arts Studio Monitor supports the safe, orderly, and effective operation of the Fine Arts, Photography, Music, and Photo Lab facilities. This position is responsible for opening and closing studios and practice areas, monitoring student use of the facilities, maintaining lab cleanliness and supplies, and assisting students with basic technical questions related to photography and studio work. The Studio Monitor helps enforce lab policies, reports concerns to faculty or lab staff, and supports special projects as assigned. This position requires in-person work and may include evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Monitor Fine Arts, Photography, Music, and Photo Lab facilities to help ensure the safety and well-being of students and the protection of equipment and spaces. Open and secure studios, music practice rooms, and lab areas for students enrolled in approved courses; notify security if rooms are found unlocked and unoccupied. Maintain studio and lab spaces by keeping facilities clean, orderly, and properly supplied, including assisting with photo darkroom chemicals and related materials. Provide students, primarily in photography, with basic technical assistance while refraining from evaluating or judging the content of student work. Enforce lab and studio policies and promptly report issues, concerns, or policy violations to faculty, lab technicians, or the immediate supervisor. Conserve resources by ensuring lights, water, equipment, and other materials are turned off or secured when not in use. Follow instructions related to studio and equipment procedures, including safety-related tasks such as shutting down equipment as directed. Demonstrate reliability by reporting to assigned shifts on time and arranging appropriate coverage when absence or tardiness is anticipated. Assist faculty or the immediate supervisor with special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be a Fine Arts major or minor; Photography majors are preferred. Must have completed PHO 203 Basic Photography and receive faculty approval. Must demonstrate proficiency in black-and-white darkroom printing, matting, dry mounting, and mixing photo darkroom chemicals; RA4 color printing proficiency is preferred. Must be able to operate basic photo lab equipment, including a dry mounting press and darkroom enlarger. Must be reliable, responsible, friendly, helpful, respectful, and able to follow instructions carefully. Must be comfortable working in person in studio, lab, and classroom-related environments, including areas where photography chemicals and equipment are used. Evening and weekend availability is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.