Job Description: A Student Assistant for the Department of Media and Communication works under the supervision of the Studio Supervisor, Julia Primavera, and is assigned tasks from her and Dr. Deshpande. All Student Assistants will be trained to have a basic understanding of all our video equipment and will learn the process of renting equipment to video students. Additional departmental tasks are assigned to individual students and require technical, computer and organizational skills.
Applicants who are Media & Communication majors are highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assist students to check out video equipment
- Treat all equipment with care
- Maintenance of all video equipment
- Charge cameras and other equipment as needed
- Alert Julia if equipment is broken or missing
- Monitor video lab email
- Other tasks as assigned
Career Readiness Skills You Will Develop through this Position:
• Critical Thinking – Answer students’ questions, refer students to appropriate staff and
resources
• Communication – Assist fellow Arcadia students, in person and through email
• Technology
• Teamwork – Occasionally work with other students to check out equipment
• Career & Self Development – Meet with a Career Educator to discuss career goals, attend
career events
• Leadership
• Professionalism – Provide customer service. Develop and hone time management skills
• Diversity & Inclusion – Assist students of all backgrounds and experiences
Work Study eligibility: Students do not need to be eligible for federal work study
Duration of this position: Students can work during the semester with possibility of work during the summers.
