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Student Assistant – Design Studio

Owings Mills North, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026

💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

Position Description

Posting Number 01136 Position Title Student Assistant – Design Studio 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 equipment assistance and product troubleshooting as well as offers adequate support in the operation and maintenance 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, graphic design, printing, photography, graphics software
Knowledge of Printing and Scanning
Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Vinyl Cutting, weeding, and installation
Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Laminating
Demonstrated ability to learn and perform Button making and Sticker making
Demonstrated ability to learn and perform 3-D Printing
Knowledge of general Art and Graphic Design Tools and Supplies
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, and InDesign
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. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal.

Essential Functions

Assist students, faculty, and staff with Garrity Design Studio equipment
Maintain equipment within the Garrity Design Studio space
Troubleshoot technical or physical issues with equipment
Demonstrate proper use of equipment to students
Complete graphic design related projects for the SODAC Dean’s Office
Maintain clean and orderly workspace in the Garrity Design Studio
Check equipment for proper working order, report damaged equipment or low supply to Studio Manager

Reports To Studio Manager

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 2 Work Location Owings Mills North Position Category Student Position Type Student Employee Months/Year 9 Hrs/Week 6 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 https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/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