Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Overview

The Reich College of Education Media Lab
In-person location: Reich College of Education, Room 142a.
Graduate School Position for Spring 2026, with potential for renewal.
10hrs per week with an hourly wage of $16.50, with a total stipend of $2,475 for the spring semester.

Graduate students from all programs across the university are welcome to apply.

The Reich College of Education is seeking a graduate student to work in our college-wide Media Production Lab. Qualified applicants should have experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: checkout software systems, equipment organization, and staff leadership. As a Media Lab Graduate Assistant, you will assist in the management and operations of our facility, which serves as a vibrant hub of learning and creativity for the college and broader university community. Below, you'll find a detailed job description outlining the key responsibilities, necessary qualifications, and the unique opportunities that come with this role.

RCOE Media Lab Graduate Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Media Lab equipment and resources.
• Organize and maintain resources within our equipment storage room and studio spaces.
• Manage existing resources within the inventory system in Web Checkout Software.
• Input newly acquired equipment to the inventory system within Web Checkout Software.
• Facilitate the creation of the Media Lab work schedule for undergraduate student workers
• Send out requests for students to share their work availability.
• Analyze spreadsheets with student work availability.
• Assist in the creation of and dissemination of semesterly and exam week student work schedules.
• Assist in training newly hired student workers in how to perform the following tasks.
• Checking out and returning equipment in WebCheckout software.
• Identifying appropriate equipment that meets the needs of patrons.
• Locating and organizing equipment within our equipment storage room.
• Training staff on how to operate our technology resources available for checkout.
• Fill in for Checkout Desk Operators as needed.
• Answer phones and communicate with patrons (students, faculty, and staff) to answer questions about resources available for checkout through the Media Lab and checkout policies and procedures.
• Check-in/out equipment to Media Lab patrons.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Student Status: Currently enrolled in any full-time (9 credit hours per semester) graduate degree program. Position involves in-person and on-campus work.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize information.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Initiative and Independence: Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Willingness to take initiative and contribute ideas to organizational structure.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Apps, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Benefits:

• Financial Support. Receive compensation for work that furthers your professional experience an qualifications.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in organizational leadership, media production, and technology support.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with faculty members and administrators from across the RCOE and greater AppState campus community.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter describing your interest in the position, experience, and qualifications to Dr. John Henson, Teaching Associate Professor & RCOE Digital Media Specialist, at hensonja@appstate.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application!