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Student Assistant – Photography Lab at University of West Georgia (UWG)

Job Summary

The Department of Art, History, and Philosophy Photography Area is seeking a Photography Lab Assistant to assist the photography program by supporting students and faculty, facilitating a productive, safe, and friendly work environment in the digital print lab. The schedule will be determined upon consultation and agreement with the Photography Faculty with the possibility of evening and/or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the photography area facilities.
• Provide assistance in the Digital Lab to students, faculty, staff, and guests.
• Maintain a level of security in designated areas and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with enforcing department policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and trainings as required.
• Collaborate with AHP staff on projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, depending on specific functional area.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work Study award.
• Must be currently enrolled a minimum of six credit hours at the University of West Georgia.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good standing for the duration of employment.
• Must have a cumulative 2.0 grade‑point average.
• Must be in good conduct standing with the Department of Art, History, and Philosophy and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.
• Must be proficient in Apple Mac OS, Adobe Photoshop, and Epson Printing Systems.
• Capable of light lifting and cleaning.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with people from multicultural populations.
• Experience working in a photographic darkroom.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry files and materials.
• Ability to move from one office to another office on campus.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal, employment, equal access and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).