Department or Unit Name Grand Challenges Initiative Position Headcount 1 Position Title GCI Makerspace Lab Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Javier Espeleta Supervisor Email jespeleta@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/31/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Working with the Grand Challenges Initiative is a great way to get involved with the campus community. We are looking for a new student assistant to join our team in the GCI Makerspace lab (located in the Hashinger Science Center, 4 floor, room 427).
The position offers up to 8 hours per week for the entire Fall 2026 semester, with the potential to continue into future semesters
Responsibilities
Tracking inventory
Consulting with students on their GCI projects
Occasional event support
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in similar and/or related field.
Desired Qualifications
Desired qualifications include (but are not limited to):
Sophomore or Junior level
Wet lab experience
Basic wet lab training (or ability to complete a training course)
Hazardous waste management knowledge
Willingness to collaborate with GCI students and faculty and advise
on their project ideas
Problem-solving skills
Experience in the GCI program ( GCI 250 students are also welcome
to apply!)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
