Lab Assistant II; Part time - Pool

Overview

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!

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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  High school degree or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years experience in general office, electronic and/or audio/visual equipment setup and maintenance, or related computer hardware area is 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 setup of various equipment (electronic, audio/visual, computers).

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation.

One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We aim to be the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters allow year-round…