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To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

The Instructional Lab Assistant will assist faculty with teaching students in the lab environment. This position will leverage their professional level technical knowledge and expertise to assist faculty with answering student questions, demonstrating skills, and working through hands-on projects and activities.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Assist instructors with lab-based instruction, projects, and hands-on activities
• Demonstrate proper use of aviation tools, equipment, and procedures to support student learning
• Provide technical guidance to students, answering questions related to aviation maintenance tasks
• Monitor student activities during lab work to ensure adherence to safety protocols and best practices
• Read and interpret project instructions to assist in the successful implementation of lab exercises
• Follow direction from instructional staff to support course objectives and curriculum delivery

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Apply industry knowledge and technical skills accurately and effectively to enhance student learning
• Work closely with instructors to ensure consistent instruction and alignment with FAA standards
• Serve as a professional role model for students, promoting safe work habits and industry professionalism
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Be available for short-term or long-term assistance on an on-call basis, depending on instructional needs
• Provide advance notice to AMT faculty/staff about changes to availability to support scheduling needs
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. 

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

About Kirkwood Community College

As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood rewards employees with competitive compensation, benefits packages, packages, and more, including: Tuition reimbursement, Generous leave policies, Choice of retirement programs, and Competitive total rewards packages. Also included are discounts, free admission to performing and athletic events, and a computer and software purchasing program. More than 160,000 people call the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor home. Enjoy our vibrant theatre and music scene. Join a rec league or curling team. Attend hockey, football, baseball, or roller derby events. Taste the local flavor at area restaurants in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

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