Federal Work Study, Stop Motion Animation Lab Assistant

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This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to use the lab equipment and assisting students in the use of the approved addition this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study students educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Work Study Lab Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment learn customer service skills and learn basic administrative skills.

Federal Work Study Lab Assistants will assist in the general daily operations of the lab to include supporting students and faculty ensuring lab equipment is in proper working order and supporting the Stop Motion Animation Department with basic administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

• Check students in and out of the lab
• Check equipment in and out of the lab for students and faculty
• Assist students with use of approved lab equipment
• Monitor lab usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies
• Assist with the maintenance of approved lab equipment
• Assist with general departmental administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Adobe CC Dragonframe and the Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hrs/week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.

Length of Employment: Typically the students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Evaluation Procedures and Schedules: Work performance will be evaluated each semester.

Location:

180 New Montgomery

Reports to: Kathryn Bumala

Pay Rate:$19.18 per hour or approved rate for specific position

Application Deadline: September 29 2025

Length of Employment: The students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .