Student Assistant Design Studio

Posting Number:
01136

Position Title:
Student Assistant Design Studio

Department:
School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Dean's 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 equipment assistance and product troubleshooting as well as offers adequate support in the operation and maintenance of the facilities. This position will work directly with the Studio Manager as well as full time and adjunct faculty in the SODAC .

Education/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/Skills/Ability:

• Ability to work with a team as well as independently, show initiative, have good time-management skills, be responsible, be innovative and 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, and religious expression.
• Ability to create a welcoming space for people of diverse backgrounds
• Interest in all or some of the following: art, graphic design, printing, photography, graphics software
• Knowledge of Printing and Scanning
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Vinyl Cutting, weeding, and installation
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Laminating
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Button making and Sticker making
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform 3-D Printing
• Knowledge of general Art and Graphic Design Tools and Supplies
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, and InDesign
• 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. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal.

Essential Functions:

• Assist students, faculty, and staff with Garrity Design Studio equipment
• Maintain equipment within the Garrity Design Studio space
• Troubleshoot technical or physical issues with equipment
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment to students
• Complete graphic design related projects for the SODAC Deans Office
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace in the Garrity Design Studio
• Check equipment for proper working order, report damaged equipment or low supply to Studio Manager

Reports To:
Studio Manager

Posting Information Number of Available Positions:
2

Work Location:
Owings Mills North

Position Category:
Student

Position Type:
Student Employee

Months/Year:
9

Hrs/Week:
6

Hrs/Year:

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date:

Ending Date:

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Payroll:
Biweekly

Hiring Salary Range:
$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Recruitment Instructions:
Open to All Current Students

Posting Date:
02/02/2026

Closing Date/Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled:
No

EEO Statement:
EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability