Salary:

$18.58

Hourly Location:

Main Campus, 6301

Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Job Type:

Part-time Job Number:

02716

Division:

Academic Affairs Department:

Industrial Technologies Opening Date:

01/14/2026

JOB GOAL:

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

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Lab Assistant for the Automotive Collision Repair program plays a key role in supporting the faculty and enhancing student learning. This part-time position collaborates with the lead faculty to provide hands-on instruction while maintaining a safe environment. The Instructional Lab Assistant provides guidance to students as they practice collision repair techniques, reinforcing classroom instruction and helping ensure skill development aligns with course objectives. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean, organized, and safe lab environment and monitoring tools and equipment. The pay for this position is $18.31 per hour. This position can work up to 28 hours per week, pending the following lab schedule:

Fall Semester:

October 20 th to December 12 th , Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 1:10 pm

Spring Semester:

January 12 th

• May 4 th , Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 12:55 pm

Summer Semester:

May 18 th

• June 30 th , Monday/Wednesday 7:00-1:20, Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 am to 5:20 pm

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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Support instructional delivery by assisting faculty during lab sessions and reinforcing course content through hands-on guidance and demonstrations. Maintain a safe, organized, and productive learning environment. Provide direct support to students as they work on lab or customer vehicles, offering instruction and feedback on techniques, tool usage, and industry-standard procedures. Assist in setting up lab equipment and materials in preparation for instructional activities; assist with teardown and cleanup after lab sessions. Support instructional continuity by serving as a substitute lab facilitator in the absence of the lead faculty member. Track inventory of tools, consumables, and safety supplies to ensure availability and accountability during lab activities.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrate professionalism and model industry expectations in both technical skills and workplace behavior. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or diploma in automotive collision repair/related field, OR a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

The following certifications are required or must be willing to obtain certifications upon hire: I-CAR PDP-EE or similar pro-level 1 training

NESHAP HHHHHH

National Rule Painter certification

I-CAR WCS03

Steel MIG Welding certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

: Similar welding certifications or I-CAR/painter training as it pertains to the collision repair industry. Experience teaching or facilitating training in a higher education setting.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,

Telephone:

(303) 844-5695

FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339

Email:

OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Benefits Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here !