Work Study - Auto Collision

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) invites applications for a work-study student position supporting the Auto Collision program. This role offers part-time employment to help students finance education while serving the college and the community.

The position provides 20 hours per week with morning and afternoon shifts. Responsibilities include general operational support, cleaning, organization, and preparing materials to maintain a safe and well-equipped instructional environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with instructors, staff, and students.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning, housekeeping, organizing, and general support tasks.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items as required.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Previous automotive, shop, maintenance, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides general operational support to the Auto Collision program.
• Assist with cleaning, organization, material preparation, storage, and other departmental tasks that help maintain an efficient, safe, and well-prepared instructional environment.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent & collaborative work

Organizational skills

Cleaning & general support

Lifting/moving items

Safety procedures

Automotive/shop experience (desired)

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-W46

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

• Provides general operational support to the Auto Collision program.
• Assist with cleaning, organization, material preparation, storage, and other departmental tasks that help maintain an efficient, safe, and well-prepared instructional environment.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with instructors, staff, and students.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning, housekeeping, organizing, and general support tasks.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items as required for the position.
• Ability to follow all applicable safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous automotive, shop, maintenance, or related experience.

Work Schedule

20 hours per week. Morning and afternoon hours.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/29/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 02/28/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Eligibility

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html . ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] . Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail].