Laboratory Instructor/Monitor

Position Title: Laboratory Instructor/Monitor   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

38071 - ICET Deans Office TKL

  Advertised Salary: $23-$55 per hour. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package.   FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Temporary   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 and Training (ICET). Monitor written and practical certification examinations. These positions are limited to no more 28 hours per week.
This is a pooled position and our anticipated start date is Fall 2024 (preferably August) and/or Spring (preferably January) 2025. 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: Two years experience working in the road construction industry related to quality control of highway construction materials.   Required Licenses and Certifications: Current certifications as 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
• Balancing
• 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.
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 road 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 as listed in the required qualifications section.   Initial Application Review Date:
July 15, 2024   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
    EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.