Title: Computing Lab Assistant

Position Type: Work-study

College: Community College of Aurora

Campus: CentreTech Campus

Location: Aurora

Salary Range: $17.50 per Hour

Who We Are:

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities, including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional students, race, and ethnicity.

More than 20 languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or expand their own knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively seek employee partners who want to join us in reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

Job Summary:

The Computing Lab Assistant will support the Engineering & Computing department and the work done with the courses tied to the Cybersecurity and PC Help Desk degrees. The Assistant will monitor use of the Computing Lab, participate and support the courses that will use the Computing Lab, and generally support and promote courses and degrees in the Computing area. The position will provide opportunities to learn new skills through the courses that will use the Computing Lab and to assist students who may need to finish practical labs within the lab.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Track and update the use of all devices in the Computing Lab
• Assist with planning and development of devices and material needed for each course that will be using the Computing Lab
• Maintain Computing Lab space and perform inventory management of supplies and equipment
• Support CCA students interested in Computing. Answer general questions about Computing resources, courses, and degrees
• Support Instructors with general tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willing to assist students
• Respectful of others
• Interested in the courses and degrees of the Computing department
• Work-study eligible

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

This position is available exclusively to CCA students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 303-360-4709 or email financialaid@ccaurora.edu for assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Must not have already earned a first bachelor’s degree
• Must be pursuing an eligible program of study

Selection Process:

All submitted applications will undergo an initial review to verify work-study eligibility. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.

Applicants who do not meet work-study eligibility requirements will not be advanced in the selection process. Questions regarding work-study eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Application Instructions: 

By applying for this announced position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Applicants further understand that omissions, misleading statements, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in their not being considered for employment with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or may constitute grounds for further action pursuant to applicable law.