STUDENT-Digital and Design Student Assistant

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital and Design Student Assistant will aid the instructors of three to four concurrently running Digital Design oriented courses: ART 12000 2-D Design; ART 22500; Graphic Design I; ART 325/32700 Graphic Design II/III and ART 28000 Digital Studio in and out of class sessions. Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Requirements

• Art Major, Art Minor, or Graphic Design Minor.
• Completed ART 12000 and 22500.
• Proves strong familiarity with Gannett 129 Digital Lab processes and protocols.
• Knowledge of cameras and some software skills required (knowledge of printers, scanners, software/creative suite).
• Reliability, clear communication, and strong attention to studio and equipment safety are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to those who have also completed ART 32500 and/or 28000.

Responsibilities

• Supports the instructors in and out of class sessions.
• Helps with demonstration preparation.
• Helps keep a safe, clean, and well-organized studio environment.
• Shows responsible and safe use of digital equipment (and analog equipment for those assisting ART 12000).
• Routine cleaning and maintenance of Digital Studio Gannett 129.
• General instructional support.
• Assisting with inventory management and instructional materials.
• Help faculty prepare course materials.
• Assist with classroom activities, library research and image search.
• Respectfully engage with students during class time.
• Possibly mentor students.
• Host tutoring sessions outside of class.

Benefits

• Meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries.
• Apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed