Studio Monitor

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Studio Monitor at its Grand Junction campus. The part-time position focuses on maintaining orderly studios, assisting with classes, and ensuring safety and proper use of equipment.

The role supports students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic art education environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, and able to work independently, with good communication skills and knowledge of studio practices.

Qualifications

• Experience, coursework, or demonstrated interest in the relevant art discipline preferred.
• Previous experience working in an art studio, educational environment, makerspace, or similar setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational and cleaning skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and departmental policies.
• For after-hours student support, demonstrated knowledge and experience with the relevant studio practices, equipment, materials, or techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of art studios, work areas, and shared spaces.
• Ensure tools, equipment, supplies, and work surfaces are properly organized and returned to their designated locations.
• Monitor the condition of studio spaces and report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to the appropriate department personnel
• Help maintain a safe and functional working environment by following departmental safety procedures.
• Assist with routine studio upkeep, including cleaning work surfaces, floors, sinks, storage areas, and other shared spaces.
• Help prepare studios for classes, workshops, critiques, and other department activities as needed.
• Monitor studio use and help ensure that students follow established studio policies and procedures.
• Provide a welcoming and professional presence in the studio.
• When qualified through prior education or experience, provide basic guidance and assistance to students working in the studio after regular class hours.
• Help students with appropriate use of studio equipment, materials, and processes within the scope of the employee's knowledge and training.
• Know when to refer technical, safety, or instructional questions to faculty or appropriate department staff.
• Perform other studio-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Job description

## Studio MonitorApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100592**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION**The Studio Monitor should be dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently. Candidates with a background or experience in the relevant art area may also be asked to provide basic assistance and support to students during designated after-hours studio access.Key Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness and organization of art studios, work areas, and shared spaces. Ensure tools, equipment, supplies, and work surfaces are properly organized and returned to their designated locations. Monitor the condition of studio spaces and report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to the appropriate department personnel Help maintain a safe and functional working environment by following departmental safety procedures. Assist with routine studio upkeep, including cleaning work surfaces, floors, sinks, storage areas, and other shared spaces. Help prepare studios for classes, workshops, critiques, and other department activities as needed. Monitor studio use and help ensure that students follow established studio policies and procedures. Provide a welcoming and professional presence in the studio. When qualified through prior education or experience, provide basic guidance and assistance to students working in the studio after regular class hours. Help students with appropriate use of studio equipment, materials, and processes within the scope of the employee's knowledge and training. Know when to refer technical, safety, or instructional questions to faculty or appropriate department staff. Perform other studio-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience, coursework, or demonstrated interest in the relevant art discipline preferred. Previous experience working in an art studio, educational environment, makerspace, or similar setting is a plus. Strong organizational and cleaning skills. Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact positively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to follow safety procedures and departmental policies. For after-hours student support, demonstrated knowledge and experience with the relevant studio practices, equipment, materials, or techniques is preferred. Additional ExpectationsThe Studio Monitor is expected to take ownership of the condition and organization of the studio and to proactively address routine maintenance and organizational needs. When providing after-hours student assistance, the Studio Monitor is not expected to replace faculty instruction but should be able to provide appropriate guidance within their area of experience and recognize when a question or issue requires faculty or staff assistance*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume