Classroom & Lab Assistant Pool - Natural Sciences

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, IL seeks a Classroom & Lab Assistant for Natural Sciences. This on-campus, part-time role supports instructors by preparing materials, assisting with teaching tasks, and distributing resources.

The position is up to 19 hours per week with a flexible schedule set by the supervisor. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a background check with fingerprinting.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Prepare laboratory materials.
• Obtain and distribute course materials.
• Assist with completing forms per department procedures; submit reports.
• Operate office equipment (copiers, PCs, phones).
• Work independently and efficiently.
• May assist with special projects and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Copiers

PCs

Phone systems

Job description

Classroom & Lab Assistant Pool - Natural Sciences

Hourly Rate: $16.63

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

The Classroom Assistant (CA) & Lab Assistant is a part-time, 19-hour-or-less per week position that provides support to the course instructor to ensure the effective delivery of the required materials and to foster a positive learning environment. Roles may vary depending on the course. The position will work on a schedule established by their supervisor. The CA & Lab Assistant must be able to work independently from written or verbal instructions and work well with instructors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Preparing laboratory materials.
• Obtaining and distributing course materials.
• Assist with completing forms in accordance with department procedures; submit reports and other materials as required.
• Operate office equipment, such as copiers, PCs, and/or phone systems.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• May assist with special projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone. Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals various backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer