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Working Title:
College Laboratory Assistant 1 - Dental Assistant Lab Assistant
Institution:
Dakota County Technical College
Classification Title:
College Laboratory Asst 1
Bargaining Unit / Union:
207: AFSCME - Technical
City:
Rosemount
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)
Salary Range:
$20.89 - $29.68
Complete Application Requirement - Please Read Before Applying
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.
Your complete application must include:
Current Resume (Required) : Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.
Cover Letter (Optional) : Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications
Salary Range Clarification:
We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the Dental Lab Assistant position is $20.89 - $28.78 / hour. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.
Job Description
Dakota County Technical College seeks a Seasonal Part-Time Dental Assistant College Lab Assistant (CLA) dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff. This position will provide tutoring, lab, and academic support services (including one-on-one and group instruction) for students enrolled in dental assisting courses at Dakota County Technical College.
This position follows a seasonal schedule (Spring & Summer) each academic year, providing tutoring, lab, and academic support services (including one-on-one and group instruction) for students enrolled in dental assisting courses at Dakota County Technical College.
Work Schedule for Spring & Summer 2026
Spring 2026 Semester (January 12 - May 18, 2026): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Summer 2026 Semester (May 19 - August 14, 2026): Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fall Semester: No scheduled work.
Minimum Qualifications (Must be reflected on resume/application)
Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in dental assisting.
OR
6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Dental Assisting at the high school level or above
OR
2 years of work experience in Dental Assisting where no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualification
Teaching and/or tutoring experience, including remedial or basic skill development.
Concurrent part-time employment in dental clinic setting.
Experience with educationally challenged individuals including adult learners, English speakers of other language backgrounds, non-traditional students, and students with disabilities.
Excellent human relations skills.
Ability to take initiative and apply critical thinking when developing effective approaches to instruction.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain files and documentation for patient medical records.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Internal Applicants
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@dctc.edu or hr@dctc.edu and or at 651-423-8411.
If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.
About
Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) and Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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:
01-12-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
12-08-2025
Close Date:
12-16-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Julia Glenn
Posting Contact Email:
julia.glenn@inverhills.edu
