What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee - Dept of Art - Graphic Design Lab Assistant (Work Study Available) position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202600223ST
Title
Student Employee - Dept of Art - Graphic Design Lab Assistant (Work Study Available)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
Yes
Department
Dept of Art
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
20
Hiring Rate
$8.00
Preferred Student Classification
Must be a Graphic Design Major who has passed the Graphic Design Review
Nature & Purpose of Position
The Department of Art is seeking applications for the position of Graphic Design Lab Assistant to begin working in the Fall 2026 semester.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining Graphic Design lab areas, including reorganizing, cleaning, planning, and setup as needed
- Posting lab hours in clearly visible locations and updating as needed
- Performing basic troubleshooting on Mac computers, including force quitting applications and force restarting computers if necessary
- Assisting students with technical problems
- Maintaining proficiency with software such as the Adobe Creative Suite and iMovie
- Maintaining a high degree of knowledge in regard to lab printing equipment by studying resources/manuals for all printers
- Ensuring students follow established lab rules
- Reporting any concerns to the Graphic Design faculty coordinator immediately
Other Requirements for the Position
Required qualifications:
- Must be a full time student
- Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Must have an advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
- Must have a strong ability to meet deadlines
- Must be able to work on a Mac computer
- Must be able to work collaboratively in team environment
- An awareness of current best practices in creating accessible documents is a plus
Open Date
06/23/2026
Position Number
9N9897-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Rachel Walton
Contact Phone
936-294-1315
Contact Email
rkw024@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $8