Student Employment

Art Graduate Assistant (workshop) Fall 2025

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Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

 

  • Position: Graduate Assistant (Workshop)
  • Semester(s): Fall 2025
  • College: Arts and Letters
  • Department: Art Department - Art Department Website
  • Hiring Contact: Michelle Cordova michelle.cordova@csus.edu
  • Anticipated Hours Per Week: 10

The Department of Art at California State University, Sacramento seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant to supervise in, and maintain, Art department workshops.

Timeline:

  • Anticipated Appointment Start date: September 1, 2025
  • Anticipated End of Appointment: December 12, 2025

Position Description: 
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will gain experience as a workshop supervisor by overseeing shop spaces and activities. The GA will learn to instruct students on all workshop processes and will develop an understanding of how to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with various studio-based class projects. Additionally, the GA will be trained to conduct individual training sessions for each piece of hazardous equipment and process used in the workshop. The GA will supervise open workshop sessions and provide one-on-one instruction as needed, all under the supervision of the IST III.

Examples of GA work include:

  • Work under the IST III to research and learn all the safe workshop practices 

  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment

  • Assist with preventative maintenance of power equipment and tools

  • Work under the IST III to supervise group and individual tool, process, equipment, and workshop training for students

  • Assist in the organization of group and individual training schedules for students, on different workshop processes

  • Assist in the maintenance and updating of existing student tool/equipment training modules

  • research, develop and prepare workshop training modules/materials

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art or equivalent with GPA minimum of 2.5 

  • Graduate students must maintain 3.0 GPA to be employed 

  • Current enrolled graduate student in the Department of Art, MFA (4 units) 

  • Successful Completion, or current enrollment in ART 231 Teaching Practicum

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Previous experience in workshop environments
  • Previous experience with operating hand and power tools, workshop equipment and machinery
  • Intermediate word-processing skills 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications
  • Computer skills 

To apply:

Contact Rachel Miller in the Art Department, expressing your interest (Rachel.miller@csus.edu)

Application Procedure and eligibility information: 

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About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

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California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

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Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

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Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento International Students holding an F-1 visa are eligible to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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