Student Facilities Assistant - MFA Studio, F25-S26

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 Facilities Assistant - Mfa Studio, F25-S26

Reports to:   Mark Henne

Description:

DigiPen's MFA in Digital Arts program seeks an engaged student to help organize the MFA Studio, install artwork, assemble bookcases, develop online program services, and perform other tasks related to improving the studio facility. Ongoing maintenance outside of what is done by the campus facilities staff may also be assigned. Familiarity with 3D printing and VR headsets is a bonus. Additional tasks may be given as deemed appropriate.

General Qualifications:

• Be an enrolled student.
• Be available to work between 5-10 hours per week when there are tasks to accomplish.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy weights, up to 25 pounds, to install artwork and display fixtures, or to move furnishings around the room and the building.
• Ability to be handy with basic tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers to assemble pre-made furniture and install artwork.
• Familiarity with online content generation.
• Ability to act on requests and to work independently.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn basic support for liquid resin 3D printing and Oculus VR systems.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible work schedule, must be able to coordinate meeting or cooperative work times with supervisors
• Some activities may involve being on stepladders, working while on the floor, carrying dirty or dusty items, or similar tasks.

Expected number of hours per week: 5 – 10

*** 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

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

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.