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Estrella Mountain Community College

Behavioral Sciences Lab Assistant - Federal Work Study (Part-Time)

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$37,170 / year median in Arizona

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Behavioral Sciences Lab Assistant
  • Federal Work Study (Part-Time) Estrella Mountain Community College
  • 4.3 Avondale, AZ Job Details Part-time $22.54 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Hourly Rate $22.54/hour Not Eligible for Benefits This position is not eligible for benefits. Work Schedule Monday
  • Friday, 10 hours per week Campus Statement Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992.
As a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students. Job Summary Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Lab Assistant to support the Behavioral Sciences Division. This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of equipment and materials for laboratory experiments and activities in the instructional areas of behavioral science which include anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, and social work.
Additional Information Job end date:
12/17/2027 Additional Information Applying if your are eligible for
Federal Work Study:
Please place your student ID number next to your name in the documents you are submitting so that your financial aid status can be verified. Students must be attending Estrella Mountain Community College during the semester(s) they are applying to work. In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the EMCC Financial Aid Office for more information. FWS is a need-based, federally funded program. FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program. The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals. For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website. Essential Functions 60%
  • Helps to prepare laboratory programs and determine lab set-ups; prepares materials and equipment required for laboratory classes; sets up, replenishes and breaks down materials and equipment for laboratory experiments (this includes the simulated archaeological dig site); maintains clean lab & storage areas. 15%
  • Maintains, cleans and repairs equipment and checks for proper storage, effective operation and preventative maintenance; reports repair requirements; establishes maintenance and inventory records of supplies. 15%
  • Helps with organization, set up, and display for various events organized by the Behavioral Sciences Department. 10%
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Minimum of six (6) college credit hours completed AND enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours in fall and spring Special Working Conditions May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs with or without an accommodation. May be required to work outside during hot conditions. May be required to participate in strenuous physical activity for short periods of time. May be required to work evenings and weekends. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. How to Apply The applicant is required to submit a resume AND cover letter showing how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Posting Close Date Must apply on or before 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 4, 2026 to be considered EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.