Learning Resource Technician

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Are you a current Aims Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using the Aims Jobs app on your Workday home page. 

Are you both an Employee and a Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen. 

For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.

Minimum Hourly Rate:

$19.26

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) 
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Learning Resource Technicians (LRTs) are essential in providing technology support and digital literacy assistance to students, faculty, and staff at the Learning Commons. LRTs are vital in empowering student success by addressing technological barriers and ensuring access to essential resources.

LRTs work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, to ensure coverage during Learning Commons operating hours (7:30 AM to 8:00 PM). As needed, LRTs may be required to work in-person shifts at multiple Learning Commons locations. Occasional travel may be required.

Work Hours: Various work shifts available to provide coverage in the Learning Commons during hours of operation, including opening and closing times. During the semester, multiple shifts are scheduled within the hours 7:30am – 8:00pm.

Job Duties:

Tech Desk Support:

• Monitor and manage the Learning Commons Tech Desk.

• Assist with device check-out/check-in, and  collection.

• Answer questions and resolve basic academic resource inquiries, referring to other departments as necessary.

• Perform various administrative tasks, such as password resets, account creation, and maintenance of library services and resources.

• Provide a consistent, welcoming presence for student technology and academic resource support questions and consultation through in-person, phone, email, and virtual communications.

• Monitor operations of the Learning Commons Tech Desk for all open hours including in person and virtual services, days, evenings, and/or weekends, including assisting with check-out/check-in of items, receiving and forwarding requests for materials. Provide technology assistance and help students with basic academic resource questions. 

Digital Literacy Support:

• Provide individual and group digital literacy assistance, including on-demand assistance and workshops.

• Create, maintain, and promote digital literacy materials.

• Assist students in navigating and utilizing instructional technologies and their student accounts.

Resource Promotion:

• Create materials and opportunities to promote awareness of Learning Commons resources and services.

Technology Maintenance and Inventory:

• Maintain and update labs and circulating technology, including laptops, tablets, and eReaders.

• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues on lab computers, printers, scanners, software systems, network access and circulating technology (laptops, tablets, eReaders).

• Work with Aims’ IT departments to resolve account, inventory, and infrastructure issues.

• Reimage and reset devices as needed.

• Manage technology inventory, ensuring accurate records and timely replacement.

• Prepare technology for check-outs, and events, including semester and short-term use, including setting up equipment and troubleshooting issues.

• Respond to and resolve tickets through Aims’ Web Helpdesk.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate' s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, technology, communication) or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

• Experience with basic computer hardware and software troubleshooting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Flexibility to work various shifts and locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college work experience.

• Library experience, including familiarity with Integrated Library Systems.

• Advanced technical skills, including software and device maintenance.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.