Job Description

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 303-360-4709 OR FINANCIALAID@CCAURORA.EDU. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Innovation Lab Assistant will support the STEM departments and the work of the Coordinator of STEM Initiatives. The Assistant will monitor use of the Innovation Lab, participate, support, and/or plan events to be held in the Innovation Lab, and generally support and promote programs and courses in STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and math). The position will provide opportunities to learn new skills (such as soldering, computer-aided design, coding, 3-D printing, laser cutting) and to assist students in workshops that are designed to teach these skills to a wide audience.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and monitor the use of Innovation Lab
• Assist with planning, development, and hosting Innovation Lab workshops and outreach events
• Maintain Innovation Lab spaces and perform inventory management of supplies and equipment
• Meet and support CCA students interested in STEM. Answer general questions about STEM resources, programs, and workshops
• Support Coordinator of STEM Initiatives with general tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willing to assist or lead presentations/workshops for students
• Respectful of others
• Interested in the fields of STEM and/or STEM education
• Work-study eligible

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours
• Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree
• Must be seeking an eligible program of study