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Student Worker, Interior Design
Student
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
- Position Information
Title: Student Worker, Interior Design
Division: College of Business, Innovation, and Technology
Department: Interior Design
Non-Exempt
Part time
- Position Summary
The Interior Design Student Worker will support faculty with a variety of activities related to the day-to-day operations, administration, and academic activities of the Interior Design program. The position provides opportunities to develop professional skills in communication, organization, collaboration, and design-related program support while contributing to the effective operation of the program.
- Learning Outcomes
- Design Materials & Event Management: Demonstrate the ability to properly organize, maintain, and operate the design materials room and assist with the coordination and execution of professional design events.
- Design Communication: Develop effective verbal, written, and visual communication skills in professional and academic design settings.
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address design-related tasks, challenges, and student needs.
- Teamwork & Student Support: Demonstrate effective teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills while providing professional and supportive assistance to students, faculty, and design professionals.
- Reports to:
Direct Report to: Dr. Junghwa Suh
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Studio and Laboratory Support
Assist faculty with maintaining and organizing interior design studios, material libraries, equipment, supplies, samples, and work areas. - Design Project and Classroom Assistance
Support faculty and students with model-making, drafting, presentation preparation, material selection, printing, mounting, and other activities related to interior design coursework. - Technology and Equipment Support
Assist with the setup and basic operation of design-related equipment, software, printers, plotter, and other studio technologies, as appropriate. - Administrative and Program Support
Assist with department events, exhibitions, student showcases, outreach activities, inventory, documentation, and other tasks that support the operations and visibility of the Interior Design program.
- Disclaimer
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.
- Education and Experience
Minimum
- Must be enrolled in the Interior Design program and have successfully completed at least the first semester of the first year of study (i.e., be enrolled in or beyond the second semester of the first year).
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of interior design principles, studio practices, and professional expectations.
- Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to contribute positively to the Interior Design program and its learning environment.
- Current major in Interior Design with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Studio and Laboratory Support
- Assist with maintaining clean, organized, safe, and functional interior design studios, material libraries, equipment, supplies, samples, and shared work areas.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and follow established procedures for organizing, handling, storing, and maintaining studio materials, equipment, and resources.
Design Project and Classroom Assistance
- Assist faculty and students with model-making, drafting, presentation preparation, material selection, printing, mounting, and other activities associated with interior design coursework.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of interior design processes, materials, terminology, and studio practices, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a design learning environment.
Technology and Equipment Support
- Assist with the setup and basic operation of interior design-related technology, including design software, computers, printers, plotters, presentation equipment, and other studio technologies.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and follow appropriate procedures for the safe and responsible use of new software, equipment, and digital tools, and communicate technical issues to faculty or appropriate personnel.
Administrative and Program Support
- Assist with department events, exhibitions, student showcases, outreach activities, inventory management, documentation, and other initiatives that support the Interior Design program.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, initiative, effective communication, and strong organizational skills while supporting faculty, staff, and students and contributing to a positive and collaborative studio environment.
- Physical Requirements
Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
- Other Requirements:
- This is a Part-time Non-Exempt Student Worker position. Depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
- Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.
- Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner.
- The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal.
- Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving:
An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.