Student Assistant – Figure Drawing Monitor, F25

Applicants Must Be A Current Student At Digipen Institute Of Technology To Qualify For This Position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title:  Student Assistant – Figure Drawing Monitor, F25

Reports to:  Michael Lorefice

Essential Functions

A Figure Drawing Monitor is expected to independently administer open figure drawing sessions for students to complete their homework in the figure drawing classes. Responsibilities include setting up the room for the session and putting equipment away afterwards. The monitor will also time the art model, collect their invoice, and maintain decorum during the session. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Classroom set up and tear-down tables and/or easels during class
• Timing art model
• Maintaining decorum 
• Helping the model submit invoice
• Coordinating with faculty regarding homework needs
• Assisting students with feedback and tutoring at the session
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked in UKG 

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with figure drawing
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
• Successfully completed ART-201 or ART-501 with a B or higher
• Comfortable with multiple aspects of figure drawing and anatomy
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Able to work independently

Expected dates of employment:     September 2 – December 12, 2025

Expected number of hours per week:    4– 6

*** Once Again, Students Are Not Permitted To Work During Any Time When They Are Scheduled For A Class. ***

Wage Range:

$16.66 - 17.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements To Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

Digipen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed ART-201 or ART-501 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.