Esports and Digital Lab Monitor; Student Position

Esports and Digital Lab Monitor (Student Position)

Job no: 497487

Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Salary: $14.00/hr

Department: School of Digital Media

Summary of Position: Support daily operations of the School of Digital Media labs—enforcing lab rules, maintaining equipment, managing seat reservations/usage—and assist in other program‑specific tasks. The role involves DAGD Lab advising, esports lab content production support, and general lab maintenance.

Position Requirements: Familiarity with the rules, practices, and workflows of collegiate digital media labs such as esports or Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD).

• Basic computer‑hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Some understanding of Ferris State University structures and resources
• Availability to work scheduled shifts:
  Esports Lab Hours – 4 PM–12 AM weekdays, 12 PM–12 AM weekends; DAGD Lab Hours – 8 PM–12 AM weekdays, 2 PM–10 PM weekends
• Preferred interest in content production and digital media; experience with social‑media and content‑creation software (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects – and/or DaVinci Resolve)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist all participants and visitors in the labs, enforcing lab rules and safety protocols
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, peripherals, and workstations
• Manage seat reservations, check‑in procedures, and track lab usage statistics
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and equipment storage areas
• Support event setup, staffing, and breakdown for program activities
• Attend regular team meetings and contribute ideas for improving lab operations and strategies

Other Duties May Include:

• Capture and edit game clips/highlights; produce graphics and short‑form videos for social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube)
• Assist with live broadcast production, including camera setup, scene transitions, and overlay management
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve audiovisual issues during streams or media projects
• Assist with content creation, media production, or other program‑specific projects for esports, Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD), or related disciplines
• Other duties as assigned

Number of Positions Available: 6

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule
Include a sample of your content work (e.g., link to portfolio or social media channels). Provide your weekly availability schedule when contacted for an interview.

Job Close Date: May 8 2026
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