Lab Assistant II (Part time) - Staff Pool

The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.


Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.


Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!


SUMMARY


Responsible for setting up and supporting the instructors in the use of lab equipment (electronic and/ or audio-visual), computer hardware, and computer software that is utilized in the Department.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Provide technological and instructional technical support and training to instructors/ faculty, as needed, in the use of equipment, software and web pages. Create and maintain Instructor Learning web pages.


Perform support role in lab operations by duplicating instructional materials, answering phone calls and screening visitors.


Organize, maintain, and control inventory.


Receive, store, and distribute parts and computer supplies.


Maintain and perform basic minor repairs and upgrades on lab equipment.


Recommend updates in equipment and software.


Order parts required for lab equipment repairs and upgrades.


Install and set-up computer, audio/visual or electronic equipment and parts, as required by instructors.


Process videotape distribution and returns, as necessary.


Report unsafe conditions to Department Chair.


QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.


EDUCATION
High school degree or GED required.


EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years experience in general office, electronic and/or audio/visual equipment set-up and maintenance, or related computer hardware area, required. Three (3) years experience preferred.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to receive, organize, maintain, test, and setup electronic parts and computer hardware supplies


Familiarity with computer hardware setup, software configuration, and testing of related electronic, audio/visual equipment


Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications


Good written and oral communication skills


Good organizational skills


Proficiency in basic set-up of variety of equipment (electronic, audio/visual, computers)

Additional Information

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

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