Student Assistant - Equipment Room

Posting Details

Position Description --------------------

Posting Number: 01137 Position Title: Student Assistant - Equipment Room Department: School of Design Arts and Communication Deans Office

Position Summary ----------------

Reporting to the Studio Manager of the School of Design Arts and Communication (SODAC), the Student Assistant works collaboratively with a diverse team of student workers to develop a welcoming and supportive community within the SODAC. The Student Assistant in the SODAC provides service to students, faculty, and staff through renting equipment and product troubleshooting, as well as offers adequate support in the operation of the facilities. This position will work directly with the Studio Manager as well as full-time and adjunct faculty in the SODAC.

Education and Experience ------------------------

Current Stevenson University student attending the University in good standing with the University academically and judicially. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Open to current students enrolled in the SODAC within the departments of Communication, Graphic Design, and Film & Moving Image at the class rank of at least Sophomore and to students who may not be in one of these majors but have significant experience with related support and technologies.

Knowledge and Skills ---------------------

• Ability to work with a team as well as independently
• Show initiative
• Have good time-management skills
• Be responsible
• Be innovative
• Be a self-starter
• Possesses a demonstrated appreciation for all aspects of diversity and inclusion, including but not limited to:
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Ability
• Class
• Age
• Learning differences
• Political perspectives
• Gender identity and expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religious expression
• Ability to create a welcoming space for people of diverse backgrounds
• Interest in all or some of the following:
• Art
• Chemistry
• Photography
• Film
• Video
• Sound production
• Software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite)
• DSLR Cameras
• Professional Video Cameras
• Grip and Electric Gear
• Lighting Equipment
• AudioVisual Equipment
• Adequate computer office skills and willing to learn procedures as needed within the SODAC

Physical Requirements ---------------------

• Medium work exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Keyboarding, standing, and/or sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to climb rolling ladder and function at high altitude in order to retrieve equipment.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal.

Essential Functions -------------------

• Prepare lab forms
• Input rental reservations
• Clean and maintain working areas
• Assist faculty and students with equipment needs
• Record campus events
• Troubleshoot equipment and software problems
• Check equipment for proper working order and record brokendamaged equipment

Reports to ------------

Studio Manager

Posting Information -------------------

• Number of Available Positions: 4
• Work Location: Owings Mills North
• Position Category: Student
• Position Type: Student Employee
• Months/Year: 9 Hrs/Week
• If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date: [Insert Date]
• Ending Date: [Insert Date]
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Payroll: Biweekly
• Hiring Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
• Benefits: https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits

Recruitment Instructions -------------------------

Open to All Current Students

Posting Date: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: [Insert Date] Application Deadline: Open Until Filled No EEO Statement: EOEAA Employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disability Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

Documents Needed to Apply ---------------------------

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Application