Lab Student Employee; Fine Arts & Humanities

Lab Student Employee (Fine Arts & Humanities)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

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

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

• The student hired for this position should know how to:
  • Effectively Communicate:
    Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
  • Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
    Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
  • Participate as a Productive Member of a Team:
    Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
  • Utilize Information & Technology Effectively:
    Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
  • Implement Self-Management
    
    Skills:
    
    Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
  • Cultural Inclusion:
    Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Times Needed

Various times between 8am and 4pm weekdays

The Art and Music Lab Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the art and music labs at Moraine Valley Community College. This role involves maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, 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.
  • In order to work in the art or music lab you must have taken the introductory class in that area or have equivalent experience in ART or MUSIC. This is NOT a science lab.
  • For example, you must have taken Ceramics I in order to work in the Ceramics lab.
  • This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Posting Date 02/02/2026

Closing Date

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.

Posting Date 02/02/2026