<p>Req Id: 34460</p> <p>Job Title: Demonstration Assistant</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>As the Demonstration Assistant you will be responsible for preparation of lecture demonstration experiments from our online demonstration catalog in Physics and Astronomy department. Assemble components and check the demonstration before the lecture time. You will participate in lecture hall presentations as required by lecturers. This position also supports the teaching & learning mission of the department.</p> <p>Come and work with us and be able to experience something different all of the time. Every week requires a different piece of equipment from our collection of lecture demonstration equipment that you will work with.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalency </li><li>Three (3) years of experience with teaching, mechanical repairs, electronics, or related fields is required </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in a technical field such as science, engineering, technology, or related field </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of basic mechanics and simple electrical circuits </li><li>Knowledge of basic audio-visual equipment </li><li>Skills with small hand and power tools </li><li>Good time management skills </li><li>Ability to communicate via email </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </li><li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Administrative and Operational Support 2</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S040 </li><li>Job Code #20002346 </li></ul> <p>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</p> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 12/5/24</p>