College Laboratory Assistant 1 - Information Technology Lab Assistant

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Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 1 - Information Technology Lab Assistant

Institution:

Inver Hills Community CollegeCollege Laboratory Asst 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Inver Grove Heights

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

Inver Hills Community College seeks a Information Technology Lab Assistant to assist faculty and students in the Information Technology Careers department by maintaining lab equipment, preparing instructional materials, and supporting hands-on learning activities. Provide general support in labs for related departments such as Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Geology, and Geography.

Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor open lab sessions and help students with computing operations

• In coordination with ITC faculty manage the lifecycle of information technology hardware and software used for ITC labs

• Assist the departments of Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Geology and Geography as requested or needed. 

• Assist faculty in room and equipment preparation for ITC classes and labs

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the College Lab Assistant 1 - ITS Lab Assistant position is $20.58 - $28.35 /Hour and $42,971 - $59,195/Year. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary coursework in information technology systems and network administration

OR

• 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in information technology systems and network administration at the high school level or above 

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualification 

• Education and experience in:

  • Enterprise network router, switch, and firewall configuration

  • Linux server administration

  • Enterprise virtual machine hypervisor administration

  • Windows server and client administration

  • PC hardware including assembly and disassembly of systems

• Communication skills including the ability to understand complex technical written and verbal instructions and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize projects and work with limited supervision

• Technical experience with at least some of these specific technologies:

• • Proxmox Hypervisor

  • Cisco IOS routers and switches

  • OPNsense Firewalls

  • OpenVPN

  • Debian Linux Servers

  • NDG Netlab

  • IT Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible)

  • Active Directory and LDAP

  • Python Scripting

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; Hours vary depending on class hours

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application:

• Transcript (Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.)

• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Connect 700 Program

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu. 

Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, Human Resources Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or at hr@inverhills.edu and/or at 651-450-3371.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement    
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About
Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-15-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-15-2025

Close Date:

09-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]