Art & Design Student Assistant

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design is hiring students to assist with studio maintenance and administration. The studios include painting, drawing, screen printing, ceramics and graphic design. The studio assistant will have regular hours in the studio to assist other students and faculty in using equipment. Studio assistant will also provide general assistance for faculty scholarship projects. 

Pay Rate: $15.19 per hour

Requirements:

• Enrolled at Augsburg
• Must have work-study as part of financial aid award or be an international student. If you have questions, please contact Student Financial Services: studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Job Description

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Inventory and maintain supplies in the studio
• Assist students in accessing studio equipment
• Troubleshoot and prepare spaces for student access
• Assist faculty in scholarship projects

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills 
• Curiosity to learn to print and production tools
• Attention to detail and consistency 
• Ability to work independently
• Focus on creative problem solving

Additional Information

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu.  Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall.

Application Instructions:

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)