Lab Specialist- Student Success Center

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Student Success Center Lab Specialist

REPORTS TO: Student Success Center Director

DEPARTMENT: Student Success Center

EXEMPT: No

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Planning Effectiveness and Technology

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Serve as the Lab Specialist for the campus Student Success Center. Lab Specialist will monitor the lab and equipment needs; work with the Success Center coordinators and director to build and monitor tutoring services; manage student individualized progress plans and student contact using various software; track and report on lab usage.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree; a minimum of two years of related experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues legislation and best practices.

Be familiar with Microsoft Office products

Assist students with computer software Canvas and other technology needs

Assist students in making academic progress using individualized progress plans

Provide tutoring assistance to students as needed

Coordinate and assist teacher scheduling for the use of labs as needed and maintain a clean orderly lab

Provide essential computer maintenance in the lab and complete yearly computer inventory

Generate reports and meet with SSC Coordinators and faculty as needed.

Provide workshops offered by the SSC to expand lab usage and to expand student knowledge of the SSC

Maintain a caseload of tier 2 students to track and support

Contact students as needed to assist instructors in helping students be successful in their classes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: or Email:

Title IX: Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: or Email: