Student Assistant - Equipment Room

Posting Details

Position Description


Posting Number
01137


Position Title
Student Assistant - Equipment Room


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 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/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, chemistry, photography, film, video, sound, production software, graphics software
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge of Final Cut 10
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
• Knowledge of Avid Media Composer
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of DSLR Cameras
• Knowledge of Professional Video Cameras
• Knowledge of Grip and Electric Gear
• Knowledge of Lighting Equipment
• Knowledge of Audio/Visual 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, record broken/damaged 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
10


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