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Art Department/HARRIS GALLERY 19/20

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University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Job TitleArt Department/HARRIS GALLERY 19/20Student Position TypeFederal Work StudyAppointment TypePart-TimeFTEWork Schedule

Flexible
Must be willing to work in Harris Gallery

Department ManagerHiring ManagerCharles FeesagoNumber of VacanciesJob Description Summary

Individuals will assist in the daily operations of the Department of Art & Art History.

They will help provide information to visitors, assist office staff and faculty with administrative task, and help maintain the order and function of the department’s studios and shop.

Willingness to work in Harris Gallery when the schedule requires.

Specific Duties

Information:

  • Individuals will provide guidance and information that will assist visitors in locating rooms/areas within the department, offices of the faculty, and other departments throughout the campus.

Office Assistance:

  • Individuals will assist the Department Chair, department Administrator and faculty in office tasks such as copying, collating, and distribution of materials. Included, but limited to these tasks, are the sorting of mail, delivery of documents to other departments, and assisting in the staffing of Harris Gallery when needed. Knowledge of basic computer operations (Apple) is helpful but not crucial.

Faculty Assistance:

  • Assist Faculty with projects that correlate with classroom activities such as printing, collating, distribution and collection of supplies, classroom organization, etc.

Maintenance of Studio and Shop:

  • Individuals will assist in the organizing and refreshing the studio environments while identifying needs and concerns within those environments. It includes some light cleaning – dusting, sweeping and vacuuming. It will also include organization of tools, materials and student projects for studios.
  • Individuals will also assist in the maintenance and organization of the shop, which includes woodworking power tools, power hand tools and hand tools. Included is the organization of tools and materials, dusting/sweeping /vacuuming of the shop, and disposal of debris and waste.
Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to learn and be committed.

Preferred Qualifications

Organized and willing to assist faculty and students.

Benefits Summary

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

LocationLa Verne Central CampusIf Other, please specify.Arts and Communications Building (ACB 200)Posting Number20190694SESpecial Instructions to ApplicantsOpen Date07/31/2019Close Date05/31/2020Open Until FilledYesQuick Linkhttp://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/8781Posting Specific Questions

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        The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

        The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

        The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

        For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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