HSU Workstudy Art


Job Location:

Abilene, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Art

DEPARTMENT: Art

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Department Head: Art; Associate Professor of Art

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/24/2026

CONTACT INFORMATION:Caleb Dulock or

SUMMARY/SCOPE:The Art Departmentseeks to hire multiple student workers (art majors only)for theupcoming Fall term to support departmental operations exhibitions and visualcommunications. These positions are structured as applied professionallearning experiencesthat complement academic coursework whilesupporting the daily function and publicfacing work of the department.

Student workers areassigned defined taskbased responsibilities aligned with departmentalworkflows and professional standards. Positions emphasize stewardshipcommunication reliability and collaboration rather than passive presenceor monitoring.

Applicants may beconsidered for one or more functional areas based on skills interests anddepartmental needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending on assigned role responsibilities may include:

General Departmental& Facility Support

  • Assist with opening classrooms and departmental spaces as scheduled
  • Support general studio and facility readiness including resetting spaces light cleaning and organization
  • Assist with gallery exhibition and event setup or breakdown under supervision
  • Carry out taskbased requests from faculty staff or lead student assistants
  • Observe and report space facility or equipment concerns using established procedure

Design Media andCommunications Support (DesignFocused Roles)

  • Assist with graphic design tasks using department templates and standards
  • Prepare digital graphics for screens email communications and approved platforms
  • Assist with documentation of exhibitions events and student work
  • Support supervised management of department social media accounts (primarily Instagram secondarily Facebook) including:
  • Drafting posts
  • Preparing images and captions
  • Scheduling content for review
  • Organize and archive design and media files according to departmental standards

All design and socialmedia content is reviewed and approved prior to posting.

Student workers do notmake independent policy branding or publishing decisions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

  • Current enrollment as an art major
  • Good academic standing
  • Ability to balance work responsibilities with academic priorities

Preferred (roledependent):

  • Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and/or InDesign
  • Basic understanding of visual hierarchy typography and composition
  • Interest in exhibitions gallery operations design or visual communication

Prior professionalexperience is not required; training is provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to move safely throughout studios classrooms officesand gallery spaces
  • Ability to stand walk bend lift and carry materials consistentwith exhibition and studio support tasks
  • Ability to lift and move light to moderate equipment or materialswith assistance as needed
  • Ability to use standard office and design equipment (computerkeyboard camera basic tools)

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

POSITION: HSU Workstudy ArtDEPARTMENT: ArtSUPERVISOR TITLE: Department Head: Art; Associate Professor of ArtFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptEXEMPTION: N/ALOCATION: AbileneTARGET HIRE DATE: 8/24/2026CONTACT INFORMATION:Caleb Dulock or SUMMARY/SCOPE:The Art Departmentseeks to hire multiple student workers (art...