Physical Science Center Tutor / Lab Aide - Student

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City seeks a dedicated Physical Science Center Tutor / Lab Aide - Student to help students with lecture and lab materials and support PSC operations.

The role offers a flexible 10–25 hour per week schedule, with evenings or weekends possible. Current enrollment as an OCCC student and required course grades are part of the selection criteria; documentation is requested in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for Fall/Spring or 3 hours for Summer.
• Must provide documentation showing grade of B or better in courses to assist PSC.
• Must attach all required documents as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with lecture and lab material in the PSC.
• Support daily operations of the PSC and labs.
• Provide front-line assistance to students, faculty and PSC staff.
• Open/close PSC following procedures and assist lab staff.

Skills

Hazard awareness

Computer basics

Tutoring knowledge

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Current OCCC student with required credits

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Physical Science Center Tutor / Lab Aide - Student

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected for the position, applicants will be required to provide:

A schedule detailing their available work hours

A current class schedule and transcript

A recommendation letter from a current OCCC chemistry or physics faculty (optional)

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Classification Title

Classification Title Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title

Working Title Physical Science Center Tutor / Lab Aide - Student

Datatel Position ID SEMA8FEDWORK1A / SEMA9STEPROG1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours a week.

Placement Range

Placement Range $10.00

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Job Category

Job Category Student

General Description

The Physical Sciences Center ( PSC ) Tutor / Lab Aide is a dual role position. Their duties include assisting students with their lecture and lab materials. Additionally, they will assist with the daily operations of the Physical Sciences Center and its associated labs. This includes providing support services to students, faculty and other PSC staff.

Reports To

Reports To Physical Sciences Lab Supervisor

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.
OR
Must be a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.
AND
Must provide documentation exhibiting the grade of B (or better) in any course(s) they plan to assist students with for the PSC .

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Physical Sciences Center and Labs
Basic computer skills
Knowledge relevant to tutoring any course work for which the applicant is applying.
Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, and the safety of other personnel
Must be able to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position
Must be adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution
Must be punctual and reliable
Must demonstrate effective communication, customer service expertise, and human relations skills while performing at work

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to constantly grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the PSC and labs to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with lab equipment or assist students.
3. VISUAL ACUITY :
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, office or lab setting.
This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to: close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat, chemicals, oils, or infectious diseases,fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

Preferred Qualifications

Completed general chemistry I & II
OR
Completed physics I & II
OR
Any combination of the above

Required Training

All OCCC training that is appropriate for this position when offered.

Work Hours

Flexible work schedule ranging from 10 – 25 hours per week, may include nights or weekends depending on PSC operational requirements. Hours are set each semester. Schedules will respect the students course load demands.

Department

Department Physical Science Lab

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

PSC Tutor/Lab Aide assists students with their lecture material, lab work, and special projects in person or via zoom during their work hours in the PSC .
Effectively interact and communicate with students, faculty and staff while performing duties.
Assist with administrative tasks in the PSC including answering phones, directing students, answering general questions about the PSC and campus.
Participate in training offered by OCCC appropriate to this position to remain effective in this positions and its assigned duties.
Assist in opening or closing the PSC following procedures as assigned.
Assist PSC lab assistants and staff with maintenance and upkeep of lab and communal areas, to include sweeping, moping, dusting etc.
Wash, rinse, dry and store laboratory glassware in designated storage areas.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain laboratory, preparation, and stockroom areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected for the position, applicants will be required to provide:
A schedule detailing their available work hours
A current class schedule and transcript
A recommendation letter from a current OCCC chemistry or physics faculty (optional)
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Posting Number

Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402965

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Summer semester. OR Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award?
  • Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Summer semester.
  • Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.
  • None of the above.
• * Have you attached the required documentation exhibiting the grade of B (or better) in any course(s) you plan to assist students with for the PSC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No