Hourly - Laboratory/Studio Assistant - Photography

About the role

Work directly with students to provide support with specialized equipment and/or technology.

Supervise students in laboratory/studio experiences, supporting student acquisition of knowledge and skills of the course learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lab facilities and equipment.
• Prepare demonstration material for faculty instruction.
• Recommend purchase of lab supplies, material, equipment and software.
• Setup and breakdown of equipment and supplies as required.
• Assist in conducting student services functions as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to schedule lab and/or simulation experiences.
• Maintain records of student attendance and performance in lab and provide input to faculty as appropriate.
• Proctor special exams as needed.
• Oversee work study students and student help and coordinate hourly help in the lab.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience desirable.
• Expertise in handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances, and/or equipment specific to the laboratory/studio in which the incumbent works.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the proven ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base.
• Proven ability to communicate ideas, principles and concepts effectively in individual or small group settings.
• Computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including a proven ability to utilize and apply Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process.
• Knowledge of information research strategies.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field or related field or, in limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Appropriate licensure/certification will be required in certain departments.

Skills

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$21.36/hr

Schedule

Not specified.