Innovation Lab Assistant

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Colorado Community College System (CCCS) invites applications for the Innovation Lab Assistant at the CentreTech Campus in Aurora. This work-study role supports the STEM departments and the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives, helping run the Innovation Lab and promote STEM programs.

You will learn skills such as soldering, CAD, coding, 3-D printing, and laser cutting while assisting students in workshops designed for a wide audience. The position emphasizes mentoring and hands-on learning.

Qualificações

• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willing to assist or lead student presentations and workshops.
• Respectful of others and inclusive in interactions.
• Interested in STEM and STEM education areas.

Responsabilidades

• Track and monitor the use of the Innovation Lab.
• Assist with planning, development, and hosting Innovation Lab workshops and outreach events.
• Maintain Innovation Lab spaces and perform inventory management of supplies and equipment.
• Meet and support CCA students interested in STEM, answering questions about resources and programs.
• Support the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives with general tasks.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Willing to learn new skills

Assist/lead workshops

Respectful of others

Interested in STEM/educ

Work-study eligible

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Title: Innovation Lab Assistant

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Community College of Aurora

Campus: CentreTech Campus

Location: Aurora

Salary Range:$17.50 per Hour

Who We Are:

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities, including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional students, race, and ethnicity. More than 20 languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or expand their own knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively seek employee partners who want to join us in reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

Job Summary:

The Innovation Lab Assistant will support the STEM departments and the work of the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives. The Assistant will monitor use of the Innovation Lab, participate in, support, and/or plan events to be held in the Innovation Lab, and generally support and promote programs and courses in STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and math). The position will provide opportunities to learn new skills (such as soldering, computer-aided design, coding, 3-D printing, laser cutting) and to assist students in workshops that are designed to teach these skills to a wide audience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Track and monitor the use of the Innovation Lab
• Assist with planning, development, and hosting Innovation Lab workshops and outreach events
• Maintain Innovation Lab spaces and perform inventory management of supplies and equipment
• Meet and support CCA students interested in STEM. Answer general questions about STEM resources, programs, and workshops
• Support the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives with general tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willing to assist or lead presentations/workshops for students
• Respectful of others
• Interested in the fields of STEM and/or STEM education
• Work-study eligible

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

This position is available exclusively to CCA students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 303-360-4709 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Must not have already earned a first bachelor’s degree
• Must be pursuing an eligible program of study

Selection Process:

All submitted applications will undergo an initial review to verify work-study eligibility. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview. Applicants who do not meet work-study eligibility requirements will not be advanced in the selection process. Questions regarding work-study eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.