Student Employment
Checkout Assistant
Description
Checkout assistants help run and maintain the PAT equipment checkout system.
This position often has a lot of downtime that can be spent on either a personal project (see Additional Responsibilities) or class work.
Qualifications
Checkout assistants must:
Be an actively enrolled as a student at the University of Michigan
Have a basic understanding of different types of audio equipment and cables
Be honest, responsible, punctual, and consistent
Know how to correctly wrap cables or be willing to learn
Have strong communication skills and ability to respond to emails and messages promptly
Time commitment
Around 2 to 4 hours per week (additional hours possible)
Generally consistent weekly schedule
Must be able to work weekends
Must find a substitute when unable to attend a shift
Pay
$15 an hour
General Responsibilities
Be attentive to the equipment checkout table during your scheduled time, or find a substitute to fill in
Utilize Cheqroom to fulfill equipment reservations, checkout equipment, and return equipment
Assist students with basic functions of equipment they are borrowing
Ensure equipment is only reserved for classwork or department-approved research projects
Identify damaged or missing items and parts
30 minutes of your weekly time will be spent:
Completing weekly organizing tasks
Keeping studio closets and checkout lockers tidy and organized
Ensuring rechargeable items are plugged in to charge when not in use
Assisting with tagging, bagging, and cataloging new equipment
Submit a brief report of tasks completed at the end of each work session
Attend a training session at the beginning of employment
Additional Responsibilities
Every semester, each assistant will undertake one major organization or documentation project. When other regular tasks have been completed, assistants will utilize their remaining time to work on these tasks. Studio Coordinator will finalize details about the nature of project.