Job Title: ARTS 227 Printmaking: Intaglio and Monoprints - Student Teaching Assistant (WS)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Art and Art History
Unit Number (5 digits): 11111
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Art and Art History Faculty
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Teaching Assistant for Art 227 will assist with maintaining the printmaking studio, helping students with technical questions during class and studio hours, and setting up/cleaning up printmaking demonstrations.
Transferable Skills:
Maintenance of an art studio
Working independently
Adaptability
Troubleshooting printing issues with students
Clearly communicating and collaborating with a supervisor
Peer leadership
Attention to detail
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting with printmaking demonstrations
Setting up
Assisting during
Cleaning up
Helping to keep the printmaking studio clean and stocked
Refilling solvent bottles
Cleaning surfaces and tools as needed
Tidying the studio before and after class
Answering student technical questions
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Student has taken Art 227 previously
Student is organized, punctual, and reliable
Student is skilled at clear communication
Student has the ability to work independently
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to chemicals and proximity hazards, as well as rare exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, and vibrations to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required to perform some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
