Job Title:
Graduate Assistant for the CCB Product Innovation Lab
Full or Part Time:
Part time
Hours:
20
Exempt:
No
Supervisory Org:
Product Innovation Lab (JM-SE)
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Graduate Assistant for the CCB Product Innovation Lab
DEPAETMENT: Carmona College of Business
WAGE: $15.52/per hour
Flexible schedule based on departmental and academic needs.
Schedule: 20 hours/week, Fall and Winter semesters (15 weekseach semester),Must be able to work at least one evening per week and be available for periodic Saturday events.
JOB SUMMARY:
At Saginaw Valley State University, the Scott L. Carmona College of Business (CCB) supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning through collaborative and hands-on educational opportunities. The Graduate Assistant for the Product Innovation Lab provides operational, technical, and programmatic support for the lab whileassistingstudents, faculty, staff, and community members with projects, workshops, and innovation-focused activities.
This position provides hands-on experience in innovation support, technology instruction, event coordination, and higher education operations within a collaborative learning environment. The Graduate Assistant willassistwith supporting lab users,maintainingequipment and materials,facilitatingtraining opportunities, and promoting engagement with the Product Innovation Lab while developing professional skills in communication, leadership, organization, technical support, and problem-solving.
This appointment is for a maximum oftwo calendaryears.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providebasic guidance and support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community membersutilizingthe lab and its resources.
Assistwith training users on equipment, tools, software, and safe operating procedures within the lab environment.
Support maintenance, organization, and inventory of lab equipment, materials, and supplies.
Assistwith operation and troubleshooting of lab equipment including 3D printers, vinyl cutters, laser engravers, sewing machines, and related technology.
Support planning and coordination of meetings, workshops, tours,special events, and community engagement activities related to the Product Innovation Lab.
Interact professionally and collegially with students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.
Utilize strong presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in daily interactions and programming support.
General supervision is received fromtheProduct Innovation Lab Technician.
Currently admitted to a graduate program at SVSU or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer. Graduate programs qualifying for this position include the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, or other related graduate programs approved by Academic Affairs.
Interestin innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, maker spaces, product development, or related professional fields.
Ability to interact professionally and collegially with students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Exposure to makerspaces, innovation labs, fabrication environments, or hands-on learning spaces through academic, personal, or extracurricular experiences.
Interestin learning and supporting technologies such as CAD modeling, laser cutting, robotics, soldering, woodworking, sewing, or circuit design.
Priorcustomer service, student leadership, tutoring, mentoring, or event support experience.
TUITION ELIGIBILITY& TAX IMPLICATIONS:
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to12 credit hours per semester(maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.
Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) isrequiredin the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available.Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment
All tuition/fee waivers will be reportable as taxable income per IRS regulations. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance.
- Duties aregenerally performedinside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
- All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
- This position is an on-campus position anddoesn'tqualify for remote work
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.It is not intended to limit or in any waymodifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website,http://www.svsu.edu.