Student Employee - Dept of Art - Graphic Design Lab Assistant (Work Study Available)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Texas is seeking a Student Employee for the Graphic Design Lab Assistant position. This work-study role is ideal for Graphic Design majors with a solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite. You will help maintain lab areas, assist fellow students, and troubleshoot technical issues on Mac computers.

The position requires a commitment of up to 20 hours per week and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Join a collaborative team in a creative environment starting Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team work skills.
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Mac.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Graphic Design lab areas, organizing and cleaning.
• Post lab hours and update as necessary.
• Assist students with technical problems.
• Ensure students follow established lab rules.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

iMovie

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Graphic Design Major

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Tools

Mac computers

Job description

Title

Student Employee - Dept of Art - Graphic Design Lab Assistant (Work Study Available)

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

Yes

Department

Dept of Art

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week

20

Hiring Rate

$8.00

Preferred Student Classification

Must be a Graphic Design Major who has passed the Graphic Design Review

Nature & Purpose of Position

The Department of Art is seeking applications for the position of Graphic Design Lab Assistant to begin working in the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining Graphic Design lab areas, including reorganizing, cleaning, planning, and setup as needed
• Posting lab hours in clearly visible locations and updating as needed
• Performing basic troubleshooting on Mac computers, including force quitting applications and force restarting computers if necessary
• Assisting students with technical problems
• Maintaining proficiency with software such as the Adobe Creative Suite and iMovie
• Maintaining a high degree of knowledge in regard to lab printing equipment by studying resources/manuals for all printers
• Ensuring students follow established lab rules
• Reporting any concerns to the Graphic Design faculty coordinator immediately

Other Requirements for the Position

Required qualifications:

• Must be a full time student
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Must have an advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Must have a strong ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work on a Mac computer
• Must be able to work collaboratively in team environment
• An awareness of current best practices in creating accessible documents is a plus

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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