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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Competency Support Specialists - HVAC (Part-time) - **Company:** Hawkeye Community College - **Location:** Waterloo, IA, United States - **Salary:** $37,502.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Gsuite - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb40ec ## About the Role + High school diploma or GED required. + One year of successful work experience in a related area such as Heating, Venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC). + Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, specifically the ability to explain technical concepts to novice learners. + Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public. + Demonstrated ability to work with varying learning speeds and styles inherent to the CBE model. + Demonstrated ability to supervise students in the labs independently while maintaining a culture of safety. + Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications. + Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion + Demonstrated ability to update and maintain inventory and safety records. + Demonstrated knowledge and skill in performing laboratory procedures in a technology/industrial driven lab. Preferred Qualifications + Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in a related field. + Experience in coaching, tutoring or giving technical instruction to others. + Experience with Canvas or Blackboard Learning Management System. + Community College experience. + Experience in Competency-Based Education (CBE) or similar self-paced learning model. ## Description Specifically, as a Competency Support Specialist you will be assisting our HVAC instructors in either a classroom and/or laboratory setting by actively monitoring students working on self-paced theory modules. You will be providing technical guidance, safety oversight and "just in-time" support for our students in the Heating, Venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Essential Job Functions Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Assists instructors in either classroom and/or laboratory settings by actively monitoring students working on self-paced theory modules. + Monitors the classroom environment to assist students with navigating the Learning Management System (LMS), accessing digital curriculum, and interpreting assignment criteria. + Provides tutoring/supplemental instruction on an as-needed basis to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application. + Partners with faculty to identify students who are stalling on specific competencies and provides non-evaluative coaching to help them proceed. + Assists students as they conduct laboratory work on equipment. + Verifies student readiness for "Check-Out" assessments (formative assessment) before being presented to faculty for final grading. + Monitors instructional areas for safety conditions and ensures students adhere to OSHA/NEC standards during self-paced lab hours. + Assists faculty in student supervision during "Open Lab" blocks. + Assists in the preparation, maintenance, and organization of equipment to ensure zero downtime for learners. + Tests new equipment for quality and accuracy and assists in the integration of new grant-funded technology into the curriculum. + Updates lab inventories and tracks student usage data to assist the Project Coordinator with SCC grant reporting requirements. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Building Scalable Multi-Agentic AI Systems in Java: Orchestrating Agents with Event-Driven Approach](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1967-building-scalable-multi-agentic-ai-systems-in-java-orchestrating-agents-with-event-driven-approach) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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