Student Assistant – Design Studio

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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 In Design
• 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

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions

Number of Available Positions 2

Work Location

Work Location Owings Mills North

Position Category

Position Category Student

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Months/Year

Months/Year 9

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week 6

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Payroll

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range $15.00 per hour

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Current Students

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/02/2026

Closing Date/Final date to receive applications

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability Supplemental Questions

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