Lab Student Employee; Fine Arts & Humanities

Overview

Position Title: Lab Student Employee (Fine Arts & Humanities)

Posting Number: SE0015

Student

Employment Type

of Position: Lab

Academic Year:

Semester: Spring, Summer

Department: Fine Arts & Humanities

Supervisor: Leah Cassella

Direct Supervisor Email: cassellal

Direct Supervisor Phone:

Work Location: Main Campus

• Organizational Skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Good Judgement
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Lab preparation
• Equipment distribution and maintenance
• Hardware/software installation
• Ability to assist students with basic lab procedures and equipment use

• Effectively Communicate: clear verbal and written communication (including listening)
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking: problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: teamwork, relationship building, interpersonal skills
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
• Implement Self-Management
  
  Skills:
  
  dependable, strong work habits; manage time and priorities; work independently; punctual; serve the department
• Cultural Inclusion: openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and respectful interaction with all people

• Days Needed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Times Needed: Various times between 8am and 4pm on weekdays

The Art and Music Lab Assistant supports the daily operations of the art and music labs at Moraine Valley Community College. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized lab, assisting students, and troubleshooting basic equipment issues.

Eligibility Requirements: Must have completed an introductory course in art or music at Moraine Valley Community College. Courses from other institutions do not qualify. For art lab positions, eligible courses include:
Ceramics I, Digital Photography, Printmaking I, 2D Design, 3D Design, and Intro to Computer Art. You must have taken the introductory class in that area or have equivalent ART or MUSIC experience. This is NOT a science lab. Example: you must have taken Ceramics I to work in the Ceramics lab.

Background Check: This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

02/02/2026

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours.

Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.