Posting Number
00854
Position Title
Student Assistant - Fashion Design
Department
School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Fashion Design
Position Summary

This position will be responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator, Studio Manager, faculty, staff, and students during scheduled classes and Open Studio periods with their course-related technical fashion design projects.

Education/Experience

Currently enrolled Stevenson University student in good standing with the University, both academically and judicially Fashion Design major with at least a 3.0 GPA Junior or Senior status, and previous technical fashion design experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Ability to work at least 6 hours per week during the academic semester.

Proficient in clothing construction, flat patternmaking, draping, tailoring, and the operation of sewing and pressing equipment.

Ability to guide the fashion design students in executing their technical fashion design projects.

Ability to work effectively with the faculty, professional staff, and peers in the Fashion Design program.

Ability to assist the instructors during scheduled technical fashion design classes during the day and evening.

Ability to work independently and supervise Open Studio periods for students during the day and evening.

Ability to read, listen, and communicate information and ideas through spoken and written language.

Ability to use various means of communication (e.g. telephone, computer, other electronic devices) to work with students, peers, and outside contacts.

Must be organized, dedicated, punctual, responsible, and detail-oriented.

Must have excellent time management skills and be ability to work under pressure.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Standing and/or sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing and using industrial equipment.

Essential Functions

Assist instructors during technical classes

Assist the students during selected classes and Open Studio periods.

Provide support to the faculty and the staff by assisting with technical work related to the academic program.

Assist the students during scheduled technical fashion design classes.

Work independently and assist with the day-to-day operation of the fashion design studio.

Reports To

Number of Available Positions
2
Work Location
Owings Mills North
Position Category
Student
Position Type
Student Employee
Months/Year
8
Hrs/Week
6
Hrs/Year
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date
Ending Date
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Payroll
Biweekly
Hiring Salary Range
$15.00 per hour
Benefits
https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions
Open to All Current Students
Posting Date
08/27/2019
Closing Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
No
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