xFab Course Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School’s xFab Lab is seeking a Course Assistant to support the xFab 5270 course, xFab Lecture. The role provides non-instructional support to instructors and helps organize lab spaces and materials for hands-on electronics and fabrication projects.

Ideal candidates are current MFA Design & Technology students with strong academics, reliability, and excellent communication. Familiarity with xFab materials and equipment, plus the ability to work independently on campus, is valued.

Qualifications

• Current MFA Design & Technology student with good academic standing.
• Familiarity with xFab materials and equipment used in the lab.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, reliable and organized.
• Ability to work independently with professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with xFab instructors in a non-instructional support capacity.
• Maintain and organize xFab course supplies with clear labeling and storage.
• Organize and prepare instructional and task-based learning spaces.
• Transfer custodianship of materials between xFab Lab sections as needed.
• Assist with equipment and materials pickup on campus.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Organizational skills

Independent work

Excellent written/verbal skills

Education

Current MFA Design & Technology student

Strong academic standing

Tools

Familiar with xFab materials/equipment

Job description

The Course Assistant position supports PGTE 5270, CRN 14536: xFab Lecture, taught by Ayo Okunseinde and Brad MacDonald. xFab introduces students to the fundamentals of making through electronics and fabrication in order to produce a wide range of creative work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with xFab instructors in a non-instructional support capacity.
• Maintain and organize xFab course supplies through clear labeling and storage
• Organize and prepare instructional and task-based learning spaces
• Transfer custodianship of materials between xFab Lab sections as needed
• Assist with equipment and materials pickup on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current student in the MFA Design & Technology program
• Strong academic standing
• Familiarity with the materials and equipment used in xFab
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and professional responsibility
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of physical computing and digital fabrication
• Broad knowledge of general fabrication and making skills

WORK MODE

This is an On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI

HOURLY RATE

$25.13/hourly / 5 hours a week, 15-week semester

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Responsibilities:

xFab is a course that requires the organization and availability of fabrications supplies and materials. The Course Assistant will work with xFab instructors to accomplish this task. In addition, the Course Assistant will support teaching and learning outcomes through non-instructional duties such as: attending class when needed, demonstrating the use of equipment, assisting with classroom setup, organization and maintenance of instructional materials, maintenance of spaces designated for instructional activity, and assisting with equipment and materials pickup on campus.