Student Assistant - Innovation Academy Prototyping Studio Technical Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Student Assistant for the Innovation Academy Prototyping Studio to support daily operations, help students with equipment, and ensure safety and proper use of prototyping technologies.

The role involves staffing Studio hours, answering technical questions, and maintaining records. Prior experience with prototyping and the IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• This position is open to students eligible to work on campus via OPS and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis.
• Demonstrated experience with prototyping technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the IA Prototyping Studio day-to-day operations and help students use equipment and prototyping technologies.
• Staff scheduled Studio hours and assist with technical and fabrication questions; verify required training.
• Oversee equipment workflows, maintain Studio records, and enforce safety and access requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for IA courses, programs, workshops, and projects.

Skills

Prototyping tech

Education

IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation

Innovation Minor enrollment

Job description

Student Assistant - Innovation Academy Prototyping Studio Technical Assistant

Job no: 541306
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 02070400 - PV-INNOVATION ACADEMY

Classification Title:

STU AST NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

• This position is open to students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis
• Demonstrated experience with prototyping technologies.

Job Description:

Innovation Academy Technical Assistants support the day-to-day operation of the IA Prototyping Studio and help IA students safely and effectively use Studio equipment and prototyping technologies. Technical Assistants staff scheduled Studio hours, assist students with technical and fabrication questions, verify required training, oversee approved equipment workflows, maintain Studio records, and enforce Studio safety and access requirements. Current activities include 3D printing and related prototyping workflows, but equipment, software, and supported technologies may change as the Studio develops. Technical Assistants may also provide technical assistance for Innovation Academy courses, programs, workshops, and projects. This position does not include grading student coursework.

$16.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• This position is open to students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis
• Demonstrated experience with prototyping technologies.

Preferred:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and a willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
• Ability to follow and consistently enforce established safety procedures and Studio rules.
• Confidence assisting students in one-on-one and group settings.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to commit to an established work schedule.
• Previous teaching, tutoring, TA, makerspace, or technical-support experience.
• Additional experience with 3D printing, CAD, electronics, programming, or fabrication.
• Successful completion of IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation.
• Enrollment in or completion of the Innovation Minor.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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