Instructional Lab Assistant, Senior

Valencia College • Orlando, FL

48d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and manages a specified laboratory in direct support of the instructional program. Provides instructional services for students and assists them in mastering skills required for success within a course of study.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• Possess certain registrations, licenses or certifications (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Allied Health, Registered Nurse, Registered Dental Hygienist, Microsoft Office applications, Apple, hazardous waste disposal), or possess proof of training in areas relevant to subject matter to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the discipline assigned.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures of the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the operation and proper and safe use of a variety of tools, equipment, hardware and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and in front of groups.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and supervisors.
• Ability to teach effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support through planning, developing, and coordinating lab activities to support class room instruction. Provide direct instruction to students to assist their learning of specified instructional programs and labs.
• Hires, schedules, evaluates and supervise full time and part time Instructional assistants, student lab assistants and aides as needed. Approve time sheet for payroll processing.
• Maintain tools, equipment and the lab facility in a clean and proper working condition; perform minor maintenance and repairs and notify appropriate personnel of major maintenance and repair needs; maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and materials and reorder as needed.
• Ensures lab safety and security procedures are adhered to.
• Supervises student procedures, monitors student progress and reviews lab assignments for correctness and completion. Answer students' questions about subject matter.
• Maintain and track laboratory expenditures against the budget.
• Provides instruction and/or demonstrations to orient students to the use and care of lab equipment and supplies.
• Attend departmental and instructional meetings; organizes and attends special events campus wide to inform students of available services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees