**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Truck Driving Lab Assistant - College Laboratory Assistant 2 **Institution:** Riverland Community College **Classification Title:** College Laboratory Asst 2 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 207: AFSCME - Technical **City:** RIVR - Albert Lea Campus **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Part time **Employment Condition:** Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal) **Salary Range:** $21.57 - $30.98 This job is located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. **Job Description** This position provides classroom and on-the-road driving support for students of the Truck Driving Program. The Truck Driving Lab Assistant reinforces learning material and skills introduced by the instructor, assists the instructor with on-the-road driving supervision of student drivers, and helps students prepare for the commercial driver’s license and road test. **Minimum Qualifications** Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in Truck Driving **OR** relevant licensure Truck Driving AND One year of teaching /tutoring experience in Truck Driving at the high school level or above **OR** 4 years of work experience in Truck Driving where no degree / certificate / diploma / licensure is required **OR** An equivalent combination of education and work experience. + Valid Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL). + Valid Department Of Transportation (DOT) physical health card. + Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening. **Preferred Qualification** + Effective communication skills, including the ability to sufficiently explain and assist students with successful completion of the truck driving program. + Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Somali, Karen, Anuak, Nuer, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities. + Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations. **Other Requirements** **A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae.** **Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.** This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Varies **Telework (Yes/No)** No **About** Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees, students, and the region thrive. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we provide excellent opportunities for every student to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation, and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contribution, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. **Diversity and Inclusion:** We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the strength in varied experiences and perspectives, enhancing our ability to serve the people of our region effectively. **Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment:** Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates with an understanding of HSIs and the Latinx student experience, further enriching our inclusive community. **Student-Centered Education:** With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on learning. Riverland offers student-centered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and non-credit courses cater to various learning modalities. **Program Offerings:** With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna, Riverland provides associate degrees in more than 90 career options, as well as liberal arts and sciences, and customized training, ensuring comprehensive educational opportunities for all. **Community and Quality of Life:** Located in southern Minnesota, our region boasts excellent public and parochial education systems, diverse recreational activities for all seasons, and upscale communities, enriching both personal and professional lives. Join Riverland Community College, where dedication to employees, students, and the region drives excellence in education and service. To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu . **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 03-06-2025 **Position End Date:** 05-16-2025 **Open Date:** 02-03-2025 **Close Date:** 02-19-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Mary Ellen Greeley Abdo **Posting Contact Email:** ym8641wc@minnstate.edu