Student Assistant, Optical Systems Technology, Engineering Technologies - Monroe Community College at Monroe Community College – Rochester, New York

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Student Assistant, Optical Systems Technology, Engineering Technologies - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Student Employment Posted On: Wed Oct 29 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Part-Time Student Assistant will support the Optical Systems Technology Program. Activities may be assigned at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus (or other sites, as appropriate). Student Assistants report to the Program Director of the Optical Systems Technology Program. The successful candidate will bring a passion for expanding awareness of the Optics program and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject knowledge.
• Support Outreach Coordinator with on and off campus outreach activities, tours, and events.
• Support faculty and students in courses within Optical Systems Technology Program.
• Assist faculty with lab set up, management, and reorganization.
• Provide 1:1 support to students to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritize workflow, and multi-task.
• Up to 10-hours per week per course (not to exceed 20-hours).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Program Director, as appropriate.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Current MCC student enrolled in Optical Systems Technology program
• Familiarity with one or more outreach activities: Presentations, Tours, Demonstrations
• Familiarity with one or more of the following course topics: Conventional Optical Fabrication, CNC Optical Fabrication, Optical Systems, Geometrical Optics, Optical Instruments and Analysis, Wave Optics, Lasers, Photonics
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing outreach and networking activities and initiatives
• Experience in fostering academic success among underserved, diverse student populations and clients of the College
• Experience with Interferometers and Metrology equipment
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently

The physical demands and working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands of Position: Work requires the ability to drive frequently to schools and companies locally; work requires exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive keyboarding motions; vocal communications is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; no adverse environmental conditions; frequently traveling between buildings on campus, to other campuses, locally to attend meetings and conferences.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $15.50-$18/hour
Hours per week: Up to 10 hours/week (not to exceed 20-hours)

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