Student Assistant - Fashion Design

Posting Details

Position Description

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

Posting Information

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 EEO Statement

Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently a student enrolled at Stevenson University?

• Yes

• No

• Do you qualify for Federal Work Study as part of your Financial Aid package?

• Yes

• No

• What is your major?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Resume