VISUAL ART, DESIGN & COMMUNICATION - Graduate Mac Lab Assistant

Job Classification

  

Position summary

This individual supervises and provides help for students in the MacLab at Harrigan Hall. 

Qualifications summary

Familarity with Mac hardware, several software programs, the ability to work independently, and possess solid communication skills. 

Duties and responsibilities

 

Responsibilities

• Assistant students in application/hardware problem solving.


• Maintain a functional, clean and clutter free work environment.
  
  
  
  • Perform preventative maintenance on computers, including weekly cleaning of mouse, keyboards, and monitors.
  
  
  • Sweeping, cleaning lab tables, changing lightbulbs, pushing in chairs at closing, empty trash, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Repair/report any hardware problem.  


• Maintain supplies (paper in printers, markers for white boards).


• Develop a creative learning environment - display work on wall, etc. (Optional)

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Mac hardware and operating system.

• Able to work independently.


• Good communication skills.


• Intermediate understanding of the following software:
  
  
  
  • Photoshop
  
  
  • Illustrator
  
  
  • Indesign
  
  
  • Final Cut Pro X
  
  
  • iMovie
  
  
  • Word/Pages
  
  
  • Keynote/Powerpoint
  
  
  
  

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner


• Arrive to lab on time


• If you cannot get to work, you are responsible for arranging a replacement with another lab assistant.

Physical demands

Should be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. 

Work environment

Work enviornment is generally quiet.