Graphic Design Art & Photography Student Employee, #1216

**Overview**: Supervision of students during open lab hours in Photography and Graphic Design labs when staff and/or faculty are not present. Handing out and putting away equipment. Cleaning and closing up labs. Daily paperwork and other duties as assigned.

**Campus Location**: Des Plaines

**Length of Employment**: November 2026- May 2027, with the opportunity for renewal

**Can a student do homework in this position?** Sometimes

**Hours Needed**: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am- 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

**Schedule Flexibility**: Schedule is fixed for the duration of the semester

**Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes**:

-Troubleshooting equipment issues (CT)

- Troubleshooting software issues (CT, PF)

- Supervision of students use of facilities (LD, EI)

- Daily clean-up of labs (CD)

- Equipment inventory upkeep and distribution to students (CM)

- Assisting the instructor during lab operations (TW, CM)

**Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:**

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:

1. Career and Self Development (CD)

2.Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit [www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/](http://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/).

**Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Other abilities):**

Qualified candidates will have the following competencies and skills: Analog photography (darkroom) experience. Some studio lighting knowledge. Experience with Adobe computer software (Photoshop, Lightroom).

- Must be currently enrolled at Oakton College and in at least 6 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.

- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.

- Show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

- Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

- Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.

-Friendly. flexible, organized, courteous, and punctuality a must.

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong detail orientation prefered.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently.

**Application Process:**

All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please contact Jeremi Bialowas at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with any questions.