HERC of the Carolinas

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

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. The pay for this position is $18.31 per hour. 

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. 

About Kirkwood Community College

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