Culinary Lab Support Specialist

Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa Central Community College is seeking a Lab Assistant to provide academic and operational support across laboratory, classroom, clinical, studio, or other instructional settings. You will assist with instructional activities, help students complete assignments, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role involves setting up materials, documenting student activities, monitoring equipment, and coordinating with faculty on safety and equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6,000 hours of directly related experience required.
• Additional licenses, certifications, registrations, or other qualifications may be required based on the instructional area.

Responsibilities

• Assist program coordinators and faculty with instructional activities and assessments in labs, classrooms, or instructional spaces.
• Prepare, organize, set up, and clean up materials, equipment, and instructional spaces.
• Provide students with guidance during instructional activities per faculty direction and course requirements.
• Promote and follow safety procedures, departmental guidelines, and College policies.
• Communicate with faculty regarding student participation, progress, safety concerns, and equipment needs.
• Help maintain an organized, professional, and academically rigorous learning environment.
• Assist with class-related documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting of labs and activities when assigned by faculty.
• Assist faculty with developing or improving instructional activities and student learning opportunities.
• Monitor the condition and availability of instructional equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provide general support to students by answering questions and reinforcing instructions.
• Assist with basic care, organization, and maintenance of equipment and spaces.
• Assist with requesting, receiving, inventorying, and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies.
• Attend program, department, safety, or College meetings and trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the assigned program or instructional area; or 6,000 hours of related professional/occupational experience

Job description

Iowa Central Community College is seeking a Lab Assistant to provide academic and operational support across laboratory, classroom, clinical, studio, or other instructional settings. You will assist with instructional activities, help students complete assignments, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role involves setting up materials, documenting student activities, monitoring equipment, and coordinating with faculty on safety and equipment needs.