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Posting Number:
0603799
Position Title:
Part Time Digital Media Arts Lab Associate (Future Opportunities)
Position is:
Part Time
Position Type:
Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.:
Instruction
Position Description:
Please Note: This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.
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Position Summary:
This position will work in collaboration with the rest of the Digital Media Arts team to provide support for day-to-day operations of the studios, labs, equipment loans, and classrooms used in the Digital Media Arts Program.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Actively assist students during lab and studio access hours.
• Oversee and participate directly in equipment check-in and check-out processes, working alongside students to ensure proper handling and use.
• Guide students in selecting appropriate equipment based on assignment requirements and faculty-defined project parameters.
• Set up and tear down classrooms/labs/studios with materials, configurations, and equipment, as required by faculty.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on lab and studio equipment to ensure functionality and longevity, as assigned.
• Complete minor equipment repairs within established guidelines and report larger repair needs to full-time faculty, as assigned.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of equipment for instructional use, projects, and scheduled activities.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve common media systems and equipment issues in labs and studios, escalating complex problems as needed to Lab Coordinator and full-time faculty.
• Coordinate the organization, readiness, and appropriate use of rooms and spaces associated with the disciplines.
• Maintain a professional on-campus presence to support students, faculty, and lab/studio operations.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support the effective performance of assigned duties, enhance productivity, improve communication and information management, support decision-making, and other responsibilities, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements, institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by full-time faculty and Lab Coordinator.
Hours/Schedule:
This position will not exceed 25 hrs per week with variable hours- nights, evenings, and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Equivalent of eighteen (18) months of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC operating systems and hardware.
• Proficiency with relevant industry standard editing, graphics and animation software.
• Willingness to constantly upgrade software and hardware skill sets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in both accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse students of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy and within a team environment.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use workplace technology relevant to the position, including the capacity to learn and appropriately leverage emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to assess the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content, maintain confidentiality, and apply sound judgment and ethical practices in the use of technology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Hold a certificate (or equivalent) in a DMA discipline.
Posting Date:
12/18/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
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Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$19.83
Salary Comments:
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