CoLab Support Specialist

Position:CoLab Support Specialist

Department:Academic Affairs

Type of Position:Part-time Regular

Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week:Monday-Friday, 25 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:No

Starting Salary Range:$18.63-$23.84 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Provide support to the CoLab in its mission to create collaborative, experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty. Responsible for space and event management, physical scheduling, virtual scheduling, webinar support, daily facility maintenance, light technical support and superior service for faculty, staff, students, and community visitors. Demonstrate and troubleshoot technology usage in the work spaces. Learn new technologies and train faculty and students.

Support promotional efforts on behalf of the CoLab through appropriate social media and signage. Lead initiatives such as Student Agency, Motion Capture, Virtual Reality, Linked In Workshops, speak with community groups, and other support, as needed.
This position must be self-sufficient. Employee is given latitude to make essential decisions and work with internal and external community partners. They must be able to problem solve, determine campus resources, public speaking for internal and external groups, use critical thinking skills, be innovative, and forward thinking to support the mission of the CoLab.

• Requires an Associates degree and at least 1 year of related experience.

• Coordinate, schedule, manage CoLab space, run technology, and troubleshoot issues.
• Greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors and provide prompt and courteous customer service to address questions and refer to the appropriate resources.
• Responsible for the safety, maintenance, and security of the facility, furnishings, and equipment.
• Demonstrate technology usage in work spaces and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Support promotional efforts on behalf of the CoLab through appropriate social media, signage, blog management, and other avenues.
• Remain current on the latest tools and technology hardware and applications to support and train students, staff, and faculty.
• Lead projects, such as Linked In workshops, Motion Capture studio, and Virtual Reality programs.
• Develop and conduct informational training presentations for professional development and workshops for internal and external partners.
• Assist with the daily schedule and event management, including unlocking meeting/event rooms.
• Ensure CoLab policies and procedures are being followed at all times.

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access…