Senior Laboratory Trainer

Position Title: Senior Laboratory Trainer   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

38071 - ICET Deans Office TKL

  Advertised Salary: $23-$55 per hour. Salary to commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc).   FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing   Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: As Needed   At Will/Just Cause: At Will   Summary of Position: Classroom and small group instruction for proper laboratory procedures with the Institute for Construction Education (ICET). Monitor written and practical certification examinations. This position is also responsible for developing laboratory curriculum changes.
These are pooled, part-time positions. One or more applicants may be hired as needed on a semester-by-semester basis.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.   Required Work Experience: Five years experience working in the road construction industry related to quality control of highway construction materials. Two years experience in a classroom laboratory setting as a trainer/instructor/monitor.   Required Licenses and Certifications: Current certifications appropriate to program assignment, such as Michigan Certified Aggregate Technician, Michigan Certified Bituminous Laboratory Technician, Level 1 and/or Michigan Certified Density Technician.   Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:     Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Available to travel and work at varied days and times.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Successfully interact with visitors, faculty, staff and students.
Classroom and small group instruction for proper laboratory procedures.
Monitor written and practical certification examinations.
Stay current with industry regulations and requirements as they pertain to curriculum development.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:     Skills and Abilities: Understanding of the Michigan Department of Transportation laboratory and testing procedures, the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standards as they apply to the construction industry.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.   Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Certification/License

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach cover letter, resume, and copies of all applicable certifications.
Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of appropriate certifications listed in the required qualifications section.
The anticipated start date of these positions is Fall 2024 (preferably August) and Spring 2025 (preferably January).   Initial Application Review Date:
July 19, 2024   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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