Instructional Lab Assistant Auto Collision (Part Time)

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through activities that promote innovative quality clinical experiences that promote student clinical competence and maintain/improve community partnerships.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Instructional Lab Assistant for the Automotive Collision Repair program plays a key role in supporting the faculty and enhancing student learning. This part-time position collaborates with the lead faculty to provide hands-on instruction while maintaining a safe environment. The Instructional Lab Assistant provides guidance to students as they practice collision repair techniques reinforcing classroom instruction and helping ensure skill development aligns with course objectives. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean organized and safe lab environment and monitoring tools and equipment.

This position can work up to 28 hours per week pending the following lab schedule:

• Fall Semester: October 20^th to December 12^th Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 1:10 pm
• Spring Semester: January 12^th May 4^th Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 12:55 pm
• Summer Semester: May 18^th June 30^th Monday/Wednesday 7:00-1:20 Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 am to 5:20 pm

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title through positive influence.

• Support instructional delivery by assisting faculty during lab sessions and reinforcing course content through hands-on guidance and demonstrations.
• Maintain a safe organized and productive learning environment.
• Provide direct support to students as they work on lab or customer vehicles offering instruction and feedback on techniques tool usage and industry-standard procedures.
• Assist in setting up lab equipment and materials in preparation for instructional activities; assist with teardown and cleanup after lab sessions.
• Support instructional continuity by serving as a substitute lab facilitator in the absence of the lead faculty member.
• Track inventory of tools consumables and safety supplies to ensure availability and accountability during lab activities.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate professionalism and model industry expectations in both technical skills and workplace behavior.
• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCCs main campus.

• Degree or diploma in automotive collision repair/related field OR a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• The following certifications are required or must be willing to obtain certifications upon hire:
  • I-CAR PDP-EE or similar pro-level 1 training
  • NESHAP HHHHHH National Rule Painter certification
  • I-CAR WCS03 Steel MIG Welding certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Similar welding certifications or I-CAR/painter training as it pertains to the collision repair industry.
• Experience teaching or facilitating training in a higher education setting.