Job Description
Salary: $20.25 Hourly
Location : Effingham Technology Center
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202300453
Division: Academic Services
Department: Academic Services
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description Assists in the coordination of the activities and outreach of the Innovation Center at the Effingham Technology Center. The Innovation Center consists of the Virtual Reality Lab, Augmented Reality Lab, and Maker Lab and are focused on providing STEM-related experiences for both K-12 students and college and adult-aged learners in central and southern Illinois. The outreach would consist of classroom visits in area K-12 schools where the technology from the Innovation Center would be showcased.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks) Program Delivery & Lab Support - Design and assist in the development and facilitation of STEM activities and tours for students and visitors in all the Innovation labs.
- Supervise and assist in preparing and resetting lab spaces for scheduled programming, ensuring equipment and materials are ready and safe to use.
- Provide support during scheduled use of lab technologies such as 3D printers, VR systems, and interactive software and hardware.
Equipment & Facility Maintenance - Monitor and maintain lab equipment, coordinating repairs or technical support as needed in the Innovation Center.
- Ensure all tools, technologies and materials are used safely and effectively by students and staff.
Outreach & Events - Support communication and scheduling with K-12 schools collaborative programming.
- Travel to partner K-12 schools and conduct STEM activities on-site.
- Assist in the design, planning and hosting of interactive workshops, demos, and community events that promote STEM engagement.
Specific Functional Job Requirements Education Requirements:
BS in education or a STEM field is required.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum experience in an office setting, related experience in college setting preferred.
Knowledge:
Business etiquette, general office procedures.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills plus moderate computer skills including use of Microsoft Office. Experience with VR and 3D printing is preferred.
Personal Requirements:
Detail-oriented, self-starter who enjoys relating to a diverse population of students, staff and public in a fast-paced work environment with multiple interruptions.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY Part-Time (For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Leave Time Hours Eligible part-time employees earn leave time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
Tuition Waiver Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses of 1 credit hour tuition waiver for every semester completed for a total of up to 3 credit hours per Fiscal Year.
Retirement Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). 8% of your gross earnings will be placed into your SURS account. You will have three plan options to select from-Traditional, Portable, and Retirement Savings Plan. Information will be mailed to your home from SURS. Please be advised that if you do not make an election within 6 months-you will automatically be enrolled in the Traditional Plan, which is the default plan. Elections are irrevocable.
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan through Security Benefits. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time.
Eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan at 3% pre-tax, with the ability to opt out.
Medical Insurance Part-time employees can inquire about medical insurance through JW Gallagher.
Staff Development There will be Staff Development sessions in the Fall and Spring semesters. Part-time employees are encouraged to participate in these sessions.
Employee Discounts Bookstore, Library Services, Athletics, Certain Automotive Repairs, Dental Services, Cosmetology Services, Fitness Center, Massage Clinic
Calm App Employees are able to download the Calm App for free. The Calm App provides stress reduction, sleep improvement and relaxation materials to assist in a calmer life. The Calm App also provides a wide variety of mental health focused webinars.
**PT benefits are typically not available for Student and Temporary employees.
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