Lab Aide II, Geology

Salt Lake Community College; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to retirement account options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Utah seeks to hire an individual to support students in geology classes, ensuring a professional learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting students with questions, maintaining etiquette in communications, and providing feedback on assignments. The ideal applicant will have a High School Diploma and preferably experience with geology instrumentation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute positively in a diverse academic setting, benefiting both students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Experience in geology courses or understanding of geology instrumentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional working atmosphere in assigned areas.
• Assist students with questions and lab practices.
• Provide timely feedback on student assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional etiquette

Ability to manage student inquiries

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Provide and maintain a professional working atmosphere in assigned areas within the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering. This position will have primary responsibilities within the geology classroom working with students and with geology instrumentation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Job duties as assigned by the supervisor or designated staff or faculty member
• Assist the department with student questions, explain principles, assist with labs
• Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization
• Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators, and maintain professional and collegial behavior
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments, return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
• Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment
• Prepare and submit incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
• Handle/respond to student concerns/complaints, and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days)
• Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
• Complete all required employee trainings
• Know and enforce FERPA guidelines
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of general office procedures and methods including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Canvas
• Ability to set priorities, organize tasks and take initiative within established parameters
• Ability to learn and to operate assigned equipment
• Maintain professional and positive attitude, with the ability to grow, adapt, and take direction and work independently as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in geology courses at Salt Lake Community College, and subject areas targeted for work, such as in geology, or specific understanding of geology instrumentation or methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced experience in courses or applications targeted for work, such as in the geology subject area, or specific understanding of geology methods, scientific instrumentation, or other areas of interest being pursued by the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.