Job Description

The School of Applied Science and Technology Lab Facilitator serves to facilitate the completion of lab activities for curriculum courses taught within any of the following programs of study housed in the School of Applied Science and Technology:

· Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

· Automotive Systems Technology

· Cyber Crime Technology

· Digital Media Technology

· Electrical Systems Technology

· Industrial Systems Technology

· Information Technology

· Mechanical Engineering Technology

· Mechatronics Engineering Technology

· Welding Technology

Working under the guidance of a credentialed instructor of record, the lab facilitator monitors student work and provides lab guidance as appropriate, with the goal of assisting students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations.

Job Duties

· Facilitate the delivery of lab activities that meet the needs of all learners, including high school students, adult learners, and senior populations

· Monitor student work during lab sessions, and provide lab guidance as appropriate

· Monitor lab activities; enforce rules and regulations and ensure a safe lab environment

· Prepare lab facilities for classes and ensure that work areas are clean and neat; ensure that equipment, materials, and handouts are laid out for lab classes

· Assist faculty in maintaining lab equipment; perform simple maintenance, clean and store equipment when not in use, monitor condition, and notify supervisor of any needed repairs

· Monitor inventory of lab materials and supplies, and communicate needs to faculty

· Assist faculty in researching and evaluating new lab equipment

· Maintain a library of lab materials as determined by the faculty

· Maintain records of laboratory activities, under the supervision of faculty

· Serve as a resource to faculty as they design new lab activities and experiences for the students.

· Assist the instructor of record in determining lab attendance

· Serve as a resource to faculty as they determine grades for lab activities

· Perform any self-study and review needed to ensure mastery-level knowledge of all lab content

· Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services

· Demonstrate effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

· Work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds