Concept Forge Student Assistant (FWS Only)

Job Summary

*This position is only open to students who are Federal Work Study eligible.*

Do you enjoy working in a lab or workshop environment As a Student Assistant in the Concept Forge you will support Concept Forge Staff with daily operations machine maintenance & support and communication with clients and this role you will need great customer service skills and be prepared to answer the phone written inquiries as well as in-person customer interactions.

Compensation: $13.33/hr.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process.

Principal Responsibilities and Results KSAs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive but representative other duties may be assigned).

To perform successfully in this position an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience employ the knowledge skills and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

Operate equipment in the Concept Forge and AMMC while assisting others in learning how to use the equipment safely in the lab.

• Assist in maintaining and cleaning equipment in the lab to ensure good long-term operations.
• Maintain established rules and safety standards in the lab to ensure safe and proper use of equipment to limit risk of injury.
• Assist department team members through preparing materials monitoring supply inventories needed for consistent operation of equipment and assisting the operational functions of the department.
• Provide general customer service through responding to visitors and routing inquiries to the appropriate team member of the department.
• Support the department with special projects and events through completing tasks as assigned.
• Communicate and plan accordingly with the assigned supervisor to develop and establish a work schedule for the semester to allow for more availability for students wanting to access the lab.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students past employees and/or students members of the general public and others who express opinions may exhibit strong emotions which will require the employee to interact professionally diplomatically and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways meeting rooms and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting standing and personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more to perform essential position functions
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent.
• Current LCCC student and continued enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits a semester (exceptions may be given for summer term with supervisor approval).
• Federal Work Study eligible.
• Knowledge or interest in the tools and equipment offered in a makerspace environment (3D printers laser etchers sewing machines heat press vinyl cutters sublimation etc.).

*In lieu of the required degree candidates with equivalent professional experience industry certifications or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience in an office setting working with Microsoft Office Software. (Excel Word Etc.)
• Knowledge of machine shops (manual/CNC machining Precision Measurement etc.).

Notes

If you are selected for the position your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status age physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the colleges nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX Title VI and ADA Coordinator Suite 205 Clay Pathfinder Building 1400 E College Drive Cheyenne WY.778.1144 . Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights Denver Office U.S. Department of Education Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-.844.5695 . Updated 6/2025.

Required Experience:

Junior IC