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Job Posting Date:
April 7, 2023
Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
24.21 - 29.66
Department:
School of T&T_Mfg,Transport&Biotech Faculty & Staff
Job Description:
The School of Technologies and Trades at Madison College has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, knowledgeable, and engaging individual to join the team. We are seeking a Senior Lab Coordinator in our Transportation department to help maintain and improve the overall quality of the Auto Collision Program by assisting with student retention, recruitment, and success. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students.
In this role you will provide a common point of contact within the Auto Collision Program for students, staff, and industry representatives. As well, maintain industry and supplier contacts both in person and via electronic means and working to maximize the amount of equipment, etc. the department can acquire while working within budgetary limitations.
This position reports to the Associate Dean – School of Technologies and Trades.
Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College—it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 28, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Required documents
- Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Essential Duties
- Budget/Purchasing
- Manages purchasing of tools, equipment, and supplies. Secures purchase orders.
- Obtain quotes as necessary for capital equipment in accordance with purchasing policies.
- Coordinate installation of large capital equipment projects as necessary to stay within budget
- Monitor department budget and purchases using PeopleSoft system.
- Customer Service/External Communication
- Assists in customer service calls, estimating costs or repair and scheduling pick-up of completed projects.
- Procure donations from individuals and discounts from tool suppliers, tool manufacturers, automobile manufacturers, etc.
- Maintain and develop relationships with industry representatives (automobile manufacturers, dealerships, service centers, third party trainers, tool/equipment manufacturers, etc.).
- Serve as a central point of contact within the Auto Collision Department for full-time faculty, part-time faculty, other department staff/faculty, students, and general public.
- Attend conferences as needed to represent Madison College and develop new contacts.
- Lab Equipment - Repair/Maintain
- Maintain laboratory equipment and tools (including computer based diagnostic tool updates).
- Organizes and conducts the maintenance and repair.
- Research emerging technologies and equipment.
- In-Lab Support
- Assist students and instructors in labs through the organization and repair of vehicles and lab equipment.
- Coordinates the setup and take down of demonstration equipment and stores shop equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Documentation
- Maintain required documentation for program ICAR certification.
- Manage financial accounts with the Foundation, including maintaining contacts and donation documentation.
- Maintain required documentation for donation of vehicles, equipment, etc.
- Assist with long-term departmental planning (unit plans, capital budget plans, operational budgets, etc.)
- Maintains appropriate equipment and materials documents, including related lab safety considerations.
- Program/Student Recruitment
- Ensure recruiting materials are available within the department, schedule recruiting visits for instructors, conduct facility tours for prospective students, and assist with other recruiting efforts as needed.
- Assist with Auto Collision Department website maintenance and design changes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to work productively with limited supervision, while planning, organizing, and completing complex tasks.
- Knowledge and experience with Auto Collision Technician job duties including, but not limited to body repair, estimating, Uni-body and frame straightening, welding, heating, and cutting of vehicle components, paint application and color correction. Knowledge of auto body equipment, diagnosis, maintenance, trouble shooting and repair techniques. Knowledge and experience with the I-CAR Collision Repair Course and finish matching.
- Skill in preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and service of machinery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical Diploma in Auto Collision or related field
- Associates Degree preferred, but not required
- Three (3) years relevant working experience
- Forklift certification preferred, but not required
Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
If you are experiencing application issues please contact the HR hotline, (608) 246-6900.
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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221