Collision Program Lab Specialist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at Southeast Technical College

Build Skills. Inspire Students. Lead the Lab.

Make an impact every day. Do you enjoy sharing your collision repair expertise and helping others succeed? At Southeast Technical College (STC), you'll play a hands-on role in preparing future collision repair professionals for rewarding careers. You'll work directly with students in our lab environment, helping them build technical skills, solve real-world challenges, and gain confidence as they prepare for the workforce. If you're passionate about the trade and enjoy mentoring others, we'd love to meet you. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Jason Merritt, at 605-367-7671.

Help Students Learn and Grow

• Work alongside students during hands-on collision repair lab activities.
• Guide students through troubleshooting and problem-solving challenges.
• Reinforce classroom learning by helping students apply skills in real-world situations.
• Create a welcoming learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged.

Keep the Lab Running Smoothly

• Help manage daily lab operations and maintain a well-organized workspace.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are available and ready for student use.
• Demonstrate proper equipment use and safe work practices.
• Support a culture of safety for students, faculty, and staff.

Partner with Faculty

• Collaborate with instructors to create meaningful lab experiences.
• Assist with preparing lab activities, demonstrations, and learning materials.
• Help maintain records related to lab activities and equipment.
• Share your industry expertise to continuously improve the student experience.

Continue Growing Your Own Skills

• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Apply new knowledge and best practices in the lab.

• Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Diploma or AAS in Collision Repair and Refinish Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience: minimum of 5 years of work experience in the collision repair and refinish industry required.

Work is performed in both a general office setting and a collision repair and refinishing shop environment. Office and classroom spaces are climate-controlled with typical lighting and moderate noise levels from staff, students, and office equipment. Laboratory areas are not climate-controlled and may be subject to temperature and humidity extremes, with noise levels consistent with an active collision repair shop.