About the role#
As a Federal Work Study Lab Assistant for Game Development, you will support the daily operations of the Academic Labs and Game Lounge. This role focuses on providing technical assistance to students and staff while maintaining a clean and organized environment. You will gain practical experience in customer relations, equipment management, and technical troubleshooting.
What you'll do#
- Manage the check-in and check-out process for students and staff using the Academic Labs and Game Lounge.
- Handle the lending of consoles, games, and other equipment.
- Keep accurate logs of equipment usage and user activity.
- Ensure the lab and lounge areas remain clean and fully functional.
- Provide basic troubleshooting for computers and gaming consoles.
What you'll need#
- An outgoing and friendly personality.
- The ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.
- Impeccable organization and time management skills.
Location & details#
- Location: 180 New Montgomery, San Francisco, California.
- Pay: $19.61 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week.
- Employment Term: Rolling, from your starting term through graduation.
- Note: Work schedules must not conflict with your class schedule.
About Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is a private art and design institution based in San Francisco. Founded in 1929, it currently serves over 18,000 students across 21 areas of study. The university employs a faculty of industry professionals to teach degree programs ranging from associate to master levels. It is the largest accredited private art and design university in the nation.
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