What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Assistant, Drawing and Painting Studio Classroom position at Cecil College?
About Us
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
General Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the full-time drawing and painting faculty on the North East campus, the studio assistant will assist with cleaning and organizing the studio classroom. Additionally, the studio assistant will be called upon to perform supporting tasks in an effort to promote the Art and Design program, its students and Cecil College.
Essential Duties
Specific duties generally include but are not limited to:
This is a thirty-week position that corresponds with Cecil College's fall and spring semester schedules. The assistant will work in the North East campus studio classroom and its corresponding spaces. The current schedule expectation is three to six hours per week, Mondays and/or Fridays, but that expectation may change with changes in faculty scheduling. Additionally, scheduling flexibility is required when help is needed with Art and Design-related events or meetings on campus.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 40 pounds. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
This is a non-exempt (hourly), overtime eligible position; Grade 101; salary will be $15/hr. Add in schedule as listed above. Posted until filled.
Posted on 1/31/2025.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
General Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the full-time drawing and painting faculty on the North East campus, the studio assistant will assist with cleaning and organizing the studio classroom. Additionally, the studio assistant will be called upon to perform supporting tasks in an effort to promote the Art and Design program, its students and Cecil College.
Essential Duties
Specific duties generally include but are not limited to:
- General care and maintenance of the studio classroom on the North East campus
- Keeping the classroom clean and organized
- Care and maintenance of the classroom sink every two weeks or as needed
- General maintenance of studio equipment
- Assisting with supply inventory each semester
- Monitoring and updating bulletin board displays and assisting with distributing Art and Design marketing materials throughout campus
- Working on special studio classroom projects and assisting with simple tasks related to teaching art students
- Representing the Art and Design program by participating in campus events such as overseeing an art program table for a campus function
- Assisting with an Art and Design or Art Club project or meeting or helping with campus art gallery tasks
- Complete SafeColleges training
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current college student or graduate with a background or training in art
- Good interpersonal skills that will foster supportive interactions with students and efficient working relationships with staff
- Effective communication skills are essential
- Ability to follow directives diligently, complete tasks independently, and take measured initiatives
- Computer skills are required, including spread sheet and Word document basics
This is a thirty-week position that corresponds with Cecil College's fall and spring semester schedules. The assistant will work in the North East campus studio classroom and its corresponding spaces. The current schedule expectation is three to six hours per week, Mondays and/or Fridays, but that expectation may change with changes in faculty scheduling. Additionally, scheduling flexibility is required when help is needed with Art and Design-related events or meetings on campus.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 40 pounds. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
This is a non-exempt (hourly), overtime eligible position; Grade 101; salary will be $15/hr. Add in schedule as listed above. Posted until filled.
Posted on 1/31/2025.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
- We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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