Lab Assistant Jobs in Lockport, NY (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part Time Nursing Lab Tutor
Position Category
Part Time Staff
Position Status
10 Month
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary
$28.14 per hour
Department
Nursing
Working Hours
Up to 28 hours per week
General Description
SUNY Niagara is seeking applications for a Nursing Lab Tutor to support nursing students in developing and mastering clinical and laboratory skills required for success in the nursing program. This position works collaboratively with faculty to reinforce course objectives, provide guidance on proper technique, and ensure students gain competence and confidence in essential psychomotor skills.
Paid orientation and observation of lab content will be provided. Individuals with current tutoring and/or teaching experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Experienced nurses encouraged to apply.
Part-time; schedule varies based on lab hours and student needs. Typically Monday-Friday daytime hours (mornings/afternoons), evening hours possible.
To build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.
Typical Work Activities
Experienced RN/professional tutors with a strong background in Nursing will be responsible for:

• Assisting students individually or in small groups to practice and refine nursing lab skills, following faculty instruction and program competency checklists.
• Conveying concepts in multiple ways for a variety of learning styles.
• Assist with and/or provide group redemonstration of psychomotor skills
• Reinforce correct procedures for skills such as vital signs measurement, medication administration, wound care, IV insertion, patient transfers, and other fundamental nursing techniques.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency in skill performance
• Support students in preparing for skills assessments, simulations, and clinical rotations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and fully stocked lab environment; ensure equipment is functional and ready for use.
• Reinforce infection control policies, patient safety guidelines, and professional behavior standards.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to identify student learning needs
• Assist with lab set-up, clean-up, and preparation for classes or skills check-offs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Ability to be friendly and welcoming to all students seeking services; excellent communication skills
• Ability to use computer hardware and software programs related to discipline area
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and tutor individuals or small groups of students at once
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use appropriate learning techniques/strategies to achieve learning outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisor or other faculty

Required Qualifications

• An Associate's degree with a major in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Recent (within 5 years) clincal experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree with a major in Nursing or enrolled in a MSN program.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience as a tutor

License(s)/Certifications
About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S354P
Open Date
08/19/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.