Administrative Assistant - Fab Lab

Administrative Assistant – Fab Lab

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Benefited | Onsite | Hourly Rate $22-$23.00 DEO

The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Toro Auxiliary Partners was established in 1968 to serve as a strategic partner of the university. The Auxiliary provides essential services, supports innovative programs, and enhances initiatives that are integral to the university’s educational mission.

Founded in 1960, CSU Dominguez Hills is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The university is recognized for its rich diversity and serves as a vital educational hub the Bay region of Los Angeles County. Its mission is to foster academic excellence and community engagement in a dynamic, metropolitan environment.

The Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for the Fabrication Technology Project. This role plays a key part in assisting the Fab Lab Team—especially our Technicians—and supporting our partners in delivering impactful STEM learning experiences to underserved and underrepresented communities. The CSUDH Fab Lab project operates five mobile fabrication laboratories and on-campus Fabrication Labs, serving K–16 students, teachers, CSUDH faculty, pre-service STEM teachers, and community members.

These labs provide hands‑on access to fabrication technologies, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, vinyl cutters, electronics equipment, and 3D modeling tools—empowering participants to engage in real‑world problem solving, innovation, and project‑based learning.

Toro Auxiliary Partners offers comprehensive benefits, including employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid sick/vacation leave.

• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars.
• Create, organize, and maintain filing systems (electronic and physical).
• Prepare communications such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence.
• Write and edit documents, including letters, reports, and instructional materials.
• Manage account tracking and documentation related to STEAM events.

• Assist with scheduling and logistics for STEAM Events, including STEAM Experiences, STEAM Days, and Summer Camps.
• Coordinate visits for partners and ensure all event logistics are communicated clearly.
• Set up Google Folders for STEAM Events (Unit Plans, Brief/Debrief Notes, Assignments, Equipment Checklists, Evaluation Surveys, Technician Break Schedules, Planning Docs, Teaching Calendars, Pre/Post Assessments, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Instructional, Undergraduate, Credential, and Fab Lab Teams to ensure smooth event execution.

• Serve as a liaison between the Administrative team and the Fab Lab Technicians.
• Conduct walk‑throughs of Fab Lab events and classrooms to identify equipment, staffing, and supply needs. Report back to technicians & Fab Lab coordinator about event logistics.
• Report equipment or personnel needs to the Fab Lab Coordinator proactively.
• Support Technicians during preparation and breakdown of Fab Lab events as needed.
• Develop proficiency with fabrication technologies (3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC mills, electronics tools, and related software).

• Work directly with the Director of Innovative Instruction to support program operations.
• Communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators, support personnel, and community partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely flow of information between the Fab Lab Team, Technicians, and external stakeholders.

• High School Diploma (required)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of basic database maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to…