Federal Work Study - Photo Lab Assistant

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Job Description

The Federal Work Study Lab Assistant will assist in the general daily operations of the lab to include to supporting students and faculty, ensuring lab equipment is in proper working order, and supporting the Photography Department with basic administrative functions.

This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to use the lab equipment and assist students in the use of the equipment.  In addition, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student’s educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Federal Work Study Lab Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment, learn customer service skills, and learn basic administrative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Check students in and out of the lab
• Check equipment in and out of the lab for students and faculty
• Assist students with use of lab equipment
• Monitor lab usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies
• Assist with the maintenance of lab equipment
• Assist with general departmental administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Adobe CC and the Microsoft Office suite

Location:

625 Sutter

Reports to: 

Kendrick Rojas, Lead Lab Technician, School of Photography

Pay Rate: 

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline:

October 19, 2026

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week with availability on Thursday preferred.

Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at

HR@academyart.edu