Administrative Lab Assistant

Position: Administrative Lab Assistant

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 10-12 hours hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range:  $16.68 - $21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Lab Assistant, Fashion Merchandise provides administrative, operational, and laboratory support to the Fashion Merchandising & Design (FM&D) program. This position is responsible for coordinating supplies and inventory, preparing instructional spaces and laboratories, supporting faculty and student activities, assisting with departmental events, maintaining program communications and marketing efforts, and ensuring safe and effective learning environments. The Administrative/Lab Assistant serves as a key resource in supporting instructional excellence, student engagement, and program initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Qualified candidates for this position must have the following skills:

• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication platforms.
• Experience creating marketing materials and social media content.
• Familiarity with social media management and content creation platforms. (Canva)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of or interest in fashion merchandising, fashion design, textiles, retailing, or related creative industries.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Procurement & Inventory Management:
  • Source supplies and fashion design tools, equipment, fabrics, and materials by identifying, comparing, and selecting suppliers and vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records of suppliers and vendors.
  • Track and maintain inventory levels for departmental supplies to ensure necessary stock is maintained for instructional purposes.
  • Perform periodic review of inventory stock, recording quantity, type, and value of materials on hand.
• Facility & Classroom Preparation:
  • Prepare and set up laboratories, classrooms, and showcases, ensuring faculty and students have the materials, equipment, products, and supplies needed to conduct class.
  • Clean and maintain work areas to create an organized environment conducive to creativity and learning.
  • Design, decorate, and maintain bulletin boards promoting the field's programs and job opportunities.
• Event Coordination & Support:
  • Organize and assist during program-specific/club events, including: Planning of event details, Securing resources, Creating/disseminating resources for the event, Assisting with setup, Problem-solving on the day of the event, Post-event wrap-up. 
• Faculty, Student & Safety Support:
  • Provide support to the Fashion Merchandising & Design faculty for educational activities, demonstrations, and program communications including student/educational tours.
  • Identify, escalate, and report any safety hazards or concerns and ensure safety guidelines are communicated and followed in all labs. 
• Marketing & Communications:
  • Create and update marketing and advertising materials to promote program offerings to faculty, students, and the greater JCCC community.
  • Develop digital content and manage social media posts for department marketing across all platforms.
  • Maintain and update the FM&D Community Site including digital student job board. 
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. 

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

Part‑time employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [email protected].

Disclosure: 

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [email protected]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [email protected].