Student Technical Assistant

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Department or Unit Name Dodge College-Technical Position Headcount 5 Position Title Student Technical Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad and Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Gamaliel Hernandez Supervisor Email ghernand@chapman.edu Scheduling

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Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/14/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary The Digital Media Arts Department seeks a responsible and self-motivated student assistant to provide technical support in the classroom, suites, and theater. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations and supporting students and faculty in effectively utilizing digital media and classroom technology.

As a Technical Theater/Classroom Student Assistant, you will operate and maintain equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, assist with software usage, and, when necessary, support the LED wall/motion capture suit workshops. Responsibilities

• Be diligent in operating and maintaining Digital Arts Department equipment, including cleaning and troubleshooting.
• Assist students and faculty in utilizing classroom technology, projection systems, software, and tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, Toon Boom, and other digital arts applications.
• Participate in workshops using the motion capture suit and assist with real-time demonstrations of the LED wall
• Create tutorials, how-to guides, and online videos to help students understand digital motion capture and animation technology.
• Provide technical support for software, hardware, and Crestron remote systems in classroom and theater environments.
• Assist faculty and/or students in connecting laptops and audiovisual peripherals to classroom and theater projection systems.

Required Qualifications Must have substantial familiarity and moderate technical expertise in digital graphics and animation applications, including Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, Toon Boom, and other relevant software. Responsible, self-motivated, and well-organized with the ability to take the initiative in solving technical issues. Possess excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and appearance. Must have technical aptitude, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer service-oriented attitude. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities. A customer service attitude, delivering helpful and efficient support to users. Must be reliable, diligent, and consistent with the given and daily tasks. Desired Qualifications Have a strong or have familiarity with hardware and software technology. Special Instructions to Applicants Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS