STEM Innovation Lab Assistant (Work-Study)

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovation Lab Assistant will support the STEM departments and 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

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Willing to learn new skills

Willing to assist or lead workshops

Respectful of others

Interested in STEM education

Work-study eligible

Job description

The Innovation Lab Assistant will support the STEM departments and 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