Lab Aid, Non Destructive Testing (Part-Time)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

About the Role

Learning Assistants are expected to attend an assigned section of a Nondestructive Testing class to assist students with activities, attend paid training, and tutor students outside of class. Expected time commitment is 10-15 hours total per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work (e.g., homework, projects, quizzes, etc.)
• Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations
• Help students learn how to learn the material
• Help students develop or refine their study skills and become independent learners
• Apply different learning strategies, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques
• Communicate subject matter effectively

Requirements

• Knowledge of calibration of Eddy Current Machines
• Knowledge of calibration of Ultrasonic Machines
• Knowledge of warm-up procedures of X-ray machines
• Knowledge of codes and specifications used for Liquid Penetrant Testing
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Empathy for and understanding of the diverse student population in the college
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment
• Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively
• Ability to work well with others and in a team environment
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: The applicant will have completed at least one semester in a Nondestructive Testing Class.

About the College

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating over 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study. SLCC serves Utah’s fastest-growing industries and offers four-year baccalaureate programs. The college operates at 8 locations across the Salt Lake Valley, providing easy access to the Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, and urban amenities.

SLCC is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, leading the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. The college is committed to inclusive and transformative education, fostering a respectful work environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.