Construction and Technical Programs Lab Assistant

Compensation $37,454.00 Annual

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 5, 2026. The Construction and Technical Programs (CTP) Department at Santa Fe College (SF) provides a wide range of opportunities to enhance current employment and to provide a career ladder for advancement. Using a hands‑on approach to learning, these programs prepare individuals for initial employment in a wide range of industrial occupations.

• Provides support activities for the department such as answering telephones, assisting in the coordination of special events, scheduling appointments or assisting students, college employees and the public by responding to concerns/inquiries to resolve issues based on established college policies and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Performs front desk tasks as appropriate, assisting staff, faculty, students and/or the public in person or via phone with issues and/or departmental requests.
• Organizes and facilitates meetings and special events; schedules and coordinates dates and times, venues, attendance, agendas, and facility arrangements.
• Communicates, collaborates and maintains relationships with internal and external community constituents.
• Monitors, reconciles and assists with fiscal administration for the department including, but not limited to, budgets, funding, purchase orders, Pcards, grants, and/or contracts, including assisting with budget preparation for lab equipment and maintenance needs.
• Facilitates, monitors and/or oversees department purchasing, inventory, and requisitioning of supplies and equipment, including the inventory and procurement of tools, materials, and supplies for designated laboratories.
• Assists in scheduling building and equipment maintenance, which includes the coordination of routine maintenance for simulation and lab equipment and tools.
• Prepares special reports, summaries or replies to inquiries by compiling data and statistics from various departmental resources, including information related to labs, such as inventory or budget.
• May manage payroll functions including the submission and audit of timesheet entries for staff and student employees.
• May assist with fiscal planning including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.
• May manage and update program websites and publications with the most current, accurate and timely information.
• May assist students with application, enrollment, testing and registration processes or other specific student support services, which may include specific aid and eligibility guidance.
• May supervise and train other support staff including student employees and volunteers.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Chair, Construction and Technical Programs

Required:

An associate’s degree with two (2) years of related work experience or a combination of completed education and/or related work experience equal to four (4) years.

Additional Requirements:

A criminal background check will be conducted.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement – able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available…