Disability Support Services Lab Assistant - On-Call (Fall 2024)
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Position Information Job Summary We have an immediate opening for a Disability Support Services (DSS) Lab Assistant for the 2024 Fall semester .
This is an important position dedicated to providing critical assistance to students with disabilities during the practical, laboratory and / or hands-on courses in their academic program.
This role is primarily focused on facilitating the physical aspects of Biology laboratory experiments and tasks that the DSS student is not able to fully perform independently.
The DSS Lab Assistant works closely with the student to ensure that all lab activities are executed in a safe, effective, and supportive manner, adhering to both academic and safety protocols.
The hours for this on-call position (Fall 2024) will be Thursdays, 12 : 00-3 : 00pm, from 8 / 26 / 24-12 / 15 / 24 (with some additional meetings and training required). Job Duties
- Under the directive of the DSS student and following the instructor’s guidance, carry out specific course related physical activities, taking care to not deviate from the directives given by the student.
- Prepare materials and equipment needed for lab sessions.
- Assist in finding and utilizing supplementary materials that support the lab objectives.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of lab equipment, adhering to safety and environmental standards.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrates calmness and patience in all interactions.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional listening abilities.
- Proficient in operating laboratory equipment under the direction of the DSS student.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Familiarity with the operational aspects of an academic laboratory.
- Understanding of the Biology subject matter is a plus.
Physical Requirements Schoolcraft College is committed to creating an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from veterans, individuals with varying gender identities, abilities, and from underrepresented populations.
Schoolcraft College is an AA / EEO Employer.
- Writing Skills : Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Communication Skills : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
- Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office Environment : This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone.
Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may also involve standing and walking for periods of time, and the use of hands and moving objects on occasion, of up to 10 lbs.
Noise Level : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary $18.
50 / hour Work Hours Thursdays : 12 : 00-3 : 00pm (8 / 26 / 24-12 / 15 / 24) Posting Detail Information Posting Number ACO233P Open Date 08 / 07 / 2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants