College Laboratory Assistant 1 - College Lab - Auto

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:College Laboratory Assistant 1 - College Lab - AutoInstitution: Northwest Technical CollegeClassification Title:College Laboratory Asst 1Bargaining Unit / Union:207: AFSCME - TechnicalCity:BemidjiFLSA:Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:Full timeEmployment Condition: Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)Salary Range: Job DescriptionNorthwest Technical College (NTC) invites applicants to join our team as a Lab Assistant - Auto. This position performs technical work within a college setting, assists learners in carrying out lab assignments, and performs related work as required.           Responsibilities of the Lab Assistant - Auto include: Assisting learners in mastering technical skills, content, concepts and techniques in the lab setting by providing examples, suggesting alternative methods or techniques of problem solving, developing supporting learning materials, providing additional demonstrations, answering questions. Percent of time: 40%Supporting the program faculty in the demonstration of automotive repair skills and techniques, providing guidance and monitoring of learner performance, providing feedback and helping learners develop appropriate skills and knowledge in the lab setting. Percentage of time: 35%Supporting program faculty in prepping, maintaining, and cleaning lab space to ensure safety and effectiveness of the instructional setting. Tool, equipment, and supply inventory organization. Percentage of time: 25%Salary Range:Depends on Qualifications; current pay range is $21.26 - $29.28 per hour.Minimum QualificationsPost-secondary coursework in automotive service technician or 6 (six) months of automotive technician experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Preferred Qualification Knowledge of current automotive service technology, equipment, and skills.Recent work experience in the automotive service field.Ability to communicate clearly with learners and instructors.Ability to demonstrate skills, track inventory, enforce safety procedure, assign and evaluate learner performance in the lab setting under the direction of the classroom instructor.A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.PHYSICAL FACTORS:Constant: Determine, perceive, observe, inspect, judge, assess and estimate, assess hazards. Position self to move through buildings (traverse, ascend, descend).  Occasional: Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time, communicate effectively with customers / stakeholders. Move / Transport up to 50 pounds.Other RequirementsAll applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit, which can be found at:  https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/afscme.jsp.In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to motor vehicle records check annually.NTC is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Seasonal (August – May); Non-exempt, Full-time; Monday – FridayTelework (Yes/No)NoInquiries about the position:Sarah Behrens, Interim Dean of Technical Studies & General EducationPhone:  218-333-6607Email:  sarah.behrens@ntcmn.eduIf you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.eduAboutCOLLEGE / COMMUNITYWHY BEMIDJI:It’s more than a job. It’s an opportunity for the extraordinary.On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota’s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College offer opportunities for the extraordinary.Northwest Technical College, one of only three pure technical colleges remaining in Minnesota, helps around 1,000 students align their education with their employment goals. NTC offers more than three dozen certificates, diplomas, and degrees in five career paths. For more than 50 years, NTC has prepared students for fulfilling careers in well-paying, in-demand fields. NTC's accessible, affordable, hands-on programs also help employers meet their ever-growing need for a highly skilled workforce. With an open-enrollment policy and affordable tuition, NTC meets students where they are with a convenient mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid courses.NTC is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Bemidji State University, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience — such as full access to BSU’s library and the ability to live in BSU’s on-campus resident housing.For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: s