Innovation Lab Assistant - Community College Of Aurora : Job Details

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 303-###-#### OR [email protected]. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Innovation Lab Assistant will support the STEM departments and the work of the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives. The Assistant will monitor use of the Innovation Lab, participate, 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 assist students in workshops that are designed to teach these skills to a wide audience. JOB DUTIES & REPSONSIBILITIES

* Track and monitor the use of 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 Coordinator of STEM Initiatives with general tasks

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Must have completed FAFSA on file

* Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours

* Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree

* Must be seeking an eligible program of study

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.