Part-time Lab Assistant - Automotive Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings plan

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an adjunct part-time assistant to support automotive labs each semester. You will help with scheduling, repairs, and class prep while maintaining a well-organized parts room and a clean, safe shop environment.

Responsibilities include assisting instructors with tools and vehicles, preparing materials, and contributing to lab setup. Pre-employment background checks apply. Emphasis on teamwork and respectful collaboration with diverse staff and students.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate and two years on-the-job training in automotive field preferred.
• Pre-employment background checks required and contingent upon outcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Chair, Adjunct Faculty, and students in automotive labs to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide support in scheduling and coordinating customer repairs.
• Prepare materials for class work, labs, and vehicle-related tasks.
• Maintain the parts/tool room with organization and inventory control.
• Oversee shop cleanliness and organization to create a safe environment.
• Assist instructors with access to necessary tools, equipment, and vehicles for lab activities.
• Contribute to preparation and setup of labs and vehicle related activities.
• Demonstrate respect by valuing diverse perspectives in all activities.

Skills

Automotive field experience

Education

Technical Certificate

Two years on-the-job training

Job description

This is a part-time, temporary position filled each semester on an as-needed basis. Assist Program Chair, Adjunct Faculty, and students in automotive labs by ensuring smooth operations. Provide support in scheduling and coordinating customer repairs. Prepare materials for class work, labs, and vehicle-related tasks. Maintain the parts/tool room, ensuring organization and inventory control. Oversee overall shop cleanliness and organization to create an efficient and safe environment. Assist instructors with access to necessary tools, equipment, and vehicles for lab activities. Contribute to the preparation and setup of labs and vehicle related activities. Demonstrate respect by conducting all activities with an appreciation for different people, styles and views.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Certificate and two years on-the-job training in automotive field preferred.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full‑fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace.