Learning Lab Student Assistant

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position with work-study eligibility. This position will be an integral member of the Chester Fritz Library (CFL) Learning Lab team. The Learning Lab is a hands-on, experiential learning space in the library where students, faculty, and community members can develop skills utilizing technologies and equipment for making, designing, prototyping, and recording — including large-format art printers, vacuum-forming machines, fabric arts machines, laser and vinyl cutters, and audio and video production equipment. The Learning Lab team keeps this collection running, growing, and understandable to the people who walk in and want to try it. Successful candidates will be flexible and able to support all roles but based on experience and interests, some student assistants may spend more time on support of equipment, documentation, or patron support. Applicants are not required to already be experts on the equipment but will be expected to become literate across the technologies and equipment.
The successful candidates will be curious, patient, and comfortable learning new hardware and software by reading, trying, and asking questions. They will bring careful attention to detail, take initiative, and communicate clearly in writing and in person, and they will work well both independently and on a team. Relevant experience may come from coursework, personal projects, or hobbies in fields such as music production, studio art, engineering, computer science, or design — but no particular background or major is required. There will be opportunities to shape how new tools and equipment are introduced to patrons.
Work schedule and work hours will be shaped by the needs of the services, but some flexibility will be available. Summer hours may be available.

Requirements

• Applicants must be motivated, have close attention to detail, be comfortable learning new hardware and software through trial and documentation, be able to work independently and in a team environment, and be able to meet deadlines
• Must be able to effectively teach others in a one-on-one space
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must be a current UND student (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for the Fall 2026 semester
• Must have accepted a Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Finance
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical or creative work — through coursework, personal projects, or hobbies in areas such as engineering, music, art, or design — is a plus.
• Experience writing instructional or how-to documentation for technical processes.
• Hands-on experience with maker/fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser/vinyl cutters, vacuum-forming, fabric arts machines).
• Experience with audio or video production/recording equipment.
• Experience tutoring, TAing, or providing one-on-one technical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and troubleshooting support to patrons in the Learning Lab and Recording Studio
• Research, set up, and test new equipment as it arrives
• Write clear equipment descriptions, quick-start guides, and how-to materials
• Help maintain, organize, and inventory equipment and the space
• Includes day and evening hours
• Other projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

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