Student Employment
Studio Assistant
Description
Studio assistants help with general maintenance and upkeep of the studios. Assistants will identify and troubleshoot problems, ensure facilities are organized, and help track down missing items. Assistants also help keep facilities dust-free and white boards clean.
Qualifications
Studio assistants must:
Be an actively enrolled as a student at the University of Michigan
Be a PAT major or else have successfully completed one PAT course within a year of employment
Have excellent technical and troubleshooting skills
Have a basic understanding of analog and digital audio systems
Be able to learn complex technical tasks and systems quickly
Be able to work independently without frequent guidance
Be honest, responsible, punctual, consistent, and have excellent attention to detail
Know how to correctly wrap cables or be willing to learn
Have strong communication skills and ability to respond to emails and messages promptly
Additionally:
Software development or IT skills are a bonus
Time commitment
Around 2 to 4 hours per week (additional hours possible)
Generally consistent weekly schedule
Occasional weekend hours
Pay
$15 an hour
General Responsibilities
Complete tasks outlined in studio checklists.
Complete weekly cleaning and organizing tasks
Organize, clean, vacuum, and dust equipment
Take inventory of equipment
Set up studios for classes
Set studios to their zero settings
Check dry erase markers
Move personal items to lost-and-found
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.