Job Description

Federal Work Study (FWS) - Student Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry)

Job ID : 317187

Location : Scottsdale Community College

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Hiring Salary Range : $12.80 - $14.00/per hour DOE

Not Eligible for Benefits

• This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule
Work schedule will be dependent upon the availability and experience of the student, their class schedule and the department need.

Student will be scheduled between 8 - 19.5 hours per week.

Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 9,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.

We are seeking to attract academically and culturally diverse staff and faculty who possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. We encourage all in our college community to contribute to and shape the direction of SCC's social justice, inclusivity, and equity strategies.

At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.

Job Summary
Scottsdale Community College is hiring a s student laboratory assistant for the Chemistry department.

Must be a Scottsdale Community College student registered for 6 or more credit hours and received financial aid eligibility.

This position will assist with lab preparation, washing laboratory glassware, general cleaning, office and clerical duties, maintenance, and provide customer service to students, staff, faculty and community members through a service window.

This position offers a variety of experiences that are worth mentioning on a resume as genuine work experiences. These include:

• Experience in chemical handling and reagent preparation and safety protocols
• Experience with scientific equipment such as pH meters, data loggers and other equipment used in the analysis of chemical compounds
• Experience in a laboratory setting (enhancing skills in the assembly, use and maintenance of laboratory equipment)
• Reinforcement and practice of concepts learned in your chemistry and other science courses
• Effective communication and problem solving skills.
• General laboratory safety training

Additional Information
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 Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Scottsdale Community College student registered for 6 or more credit hours and received financial aid eligibility.

Desired Qualifications
All majors are welcome to apply.
Preference is given to Physical and Biological science majors and students with prior experience as a laboratory assistant.

• Knowledge and experience with computer software such as current Microsoft Office Products, internet browsers and email
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to interact with different populations of people and provide superior customer service to our staff, students, faculty and community members

How to Apply
1. Confirm your eligibility with the SCC Office of Financial Aid

2. Upload the following documents:

- Resume

- Federal Work Study Eligibility Confirmation (you will receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid)

Posting Close Date
Open until filled

EEO Information
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
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.

Clery Act
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

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