Grad Student Video Essay Mentor needed for Spring Quarter 2026
We're looking for an experienced video editor interested in coaching senior video essay projects. The position involves 30-45 hours of working with students and their materials inApril to June, 2026. Tasks include:
- troubleshooting: respond to emails & meet virtually with students to troubleshoot basic editing issues in all major platforms (iMovie, Premiere Pro & Final Cut, possibly Davinci)
- editing assistance: completing discreet advanced editing tasks upon request (e.g. color correction, short text animations, montage creation)
- polishing: review ten 10-12-minute video essays and make minor adjustments to improve overall impression (audio levels, transitions)
Some evening and weekend availability required. The Grad Video Essay Mentor will receive competitive compensation in the form of a stipend. For more information or to apply, please contact Jessi Pipert
Become a mentor for an interdisciplinary arts student
Every year, the Stanford Arts Institute supports a cohort of undergraduate students in the Honors in the Arts program, as they each develop an interdisciplinary arts capstone project over the course of their senior year. HIA is open to undergraduate students from any disciplinary background, and their projects go beyond the traditional boundaries of their major. Students participate in weekly workshops throughout senior year and they present their work at an end-of-year Symposium.
One of the mainstays of our programs has been pairing seniors with graduate student mentors. Mentors provide feedback and guidance on the content and scope of the project. They may recommend relevant media and/or readings, assist the student in coming up with a realistic timeline for the work, and serve as a source of support during the capstone year. Capstone students are paired with both a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor, who will collaborate on guiding their student's project.
Graduate student mentorship is a paid position. Mentors work an average of 2 hours a week, to a maximum of 22 hours/quarter, at a rate of $30/hour. While we expect regular in-person (or Zoom) meetings throughout the quarter, guidance and feedback can often be provided via email, and Graduate Student Mentors may dictate the precise nature and duration of meetings with students. The position is for Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters.
Graduate students interested in becoming a mentor at SAI in the 2026-27 academic year are invited to submit their application using the online form linked below. We welcome applications from PhD, MFA and MA students at Stanford who have interest and/or experience with artistic creation in any medium or form.
Once the 2026-27 cohort is decided in May 2026, we will work to pair grad applicants with HIA students. We'll notify you of the decision in Summer 2026.
If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please contact Jessi Pipert.
Contact:
Dr. Jessi Pipert
Associate Director
Stanford Arts Institute
jpipert@stanford.edu
