Careers at Ranken

Purpose of the Role: Prepares for and teaches Welding and Fabrication Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Welding and Fabrication Technology department.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing welding and fabrication, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Welding and Fabrication with at least 5 years of experience.
• Certificate in Welding and Fabrication with at least 7 years of experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Ability to weld with SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)

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Purpose of the Role: This position is responsible for recruiting high school students in assigned territory to ensure enrollment efforts fill classes and generate revenue. Promotes diversity awareness, inclusion, and belonging on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated recruitment effort.
• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers. Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.
• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4 – 5 days per week.
• Works as a team and refers students to inside counselors.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Preferred: Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• A valid driver’s license is required and will be verified.

 Pay: $25.00 per hour

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College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Responsibilities: Skill and knowledge to teach Electrical Automation Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the Electrical Technology Division Chair.

1. Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
2. Instructs and evaluates students in appropriate electrical technology courses, to include instruction in shop safety.
3. Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
4. Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
5. Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
6. Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
7. Participates in available training to keep current in electrical technology.
8. Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in ONE or more of the following:
  • Power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs.
  • Allen Bradley SLC and Controllogix platforms, application of HMI WonderWare software, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder, Ethernet I/P, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, and Control Net.
  • Instrumentation calibration and control loop tuning.
  • NEC and applied commercial wiring and power distribution.
  • Programming experience with HMI software programs, troubleshooting experience with equipment controlled and monitored by PLCs and HMI devices.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance

  Company-paid Life/AD&D and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

  Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account Available

  Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)

  403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)

  Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)

  PTO: 20 days accrued in first year

  Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)

  Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling Program)

   

  To apply, click HERE:
  https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7218473

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility: This is an armed position directly responsible for the overall security and safety of all Ranken locations including employees, students and visitors, and physical assets and properties of Ranken Technical College. Responsible for risk management, loss prevention, and a campus free from criminal incidents. Manages and advises all Public Safety employees. Leads a high performing secruity team.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Ensures the security and safety of all Ranken locations.
• Manages and schedules both Ranken shift supervisors and contract officers.
• Ensures all surveillance equipment and campus alarms, both fire and intrusion, are continually monitored for all locations.
• Maintains equipment and ensures surveillance, alarms, and emergency communication equipment are in good working order. Adjusts (re-focuses, cleans) equipment as needed. Submits work orders for items beyond expertise.
• Creates and implements campus safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety and security issues and recommends and implements solutions.
• Creates and maintains emergency manuals for all locations. Conducts annual training for faculty, staff, and students on emergency procedures, including active shooter.
• Serves as the primary contact for St. Louis for first aid during day shift.
• Maintains parking permits, campus keys, IDs, door access control, and related systems.
• Handles traffic and parking situations.
• Ensures all security needs are met for special events.
• Manages, mentors, and coaches the security officer team in the performance of their duties. Coaches security officers on friendly and helpful customer service techniques as well as appropriate methods to deal with difficult people. Working with any security contractor, ensures sufficient security coverage on all shifts. Assists training all security officers. Takes corrective action as needed, either directly or through a contractor primary contact.
• Follows up on security and safety incidents that have occurred, reviews sequence of events to determine whether proper action was taken, and coaches security officers on any improvement in actions to be taken in the case of future incidents. Ensures incident reports are written, approved, and distributed to appropriate personnel within a reason time period, preferably within 24 hours.
• Performs administrative duties. Sets department policies.
• Manages the department budget, recommends, and implements cost-effective measures to secure the campus.
• Serves as the local law enforcement and emergency services liaison.
• Completes and submits any security reporting to all appropriate state and federal government agencies.
• Writes and submits annual Clery Report.
• Experience with firearms. Must be able to be licensed to carry a firearm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education – Required: Associate degree in law enforcement or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Knowledge of effective management practices including hiring, training, and motivating staff of six to ten security officers. Effective customer service and communication skills. Ability to use sound judgment and decision-making skills, especially in emergency or crisis situations. Ability to enforce policies for the safety and security of the campus. Good organizational and follow-through skills. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of effective campus security procedures. Computer skills helpful.

Experience – Required: 3-5 years' experience in law enforcement and corporate or campus security including supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to facilitate and negotiate desired outcomes. Demonstrated ability to facilitate and communicate effectively with team members, college stakeholders, and surrounding community.

Preferred Experience: 10 years of demonstrated safety and security leadership or military expereience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or related field

Physical Requirements: Required to stand, run, walk ,and sit; talk or hear, both in person, by Teams, and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls. May be required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color.

Note - Some evening and/or weekend hours will be required to participate in campus recruiting functions.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance

Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability

Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling Service)

Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)

403(b) retirment savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)

Company-paid Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)

Paid Time Off: 20 days accrued in first year

Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5903586

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Responsibilities:

• Teach digital photography on Tuesdays and Thursdays during spring semester 2027 beginning the week of January 4 and ending the week of April 26.

Requirements:

• College-level teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be able to help students achieve the following course level outcomes:

•    Express Photographic principles of color temperature, light, and shadow.
•    Distinguish Digital File Types, Resolution, File Size, and Aspect Ratio, and post-processing techniques.
•    Practice Subject Matter and Composition, Depth-of-Field, Negative Space, and Balance.
•    Explore Digital SLR camera body, Fixed Lens (35mm/50mm), Zoom Lens (18-200mm), aperture, shutter speed, and f-stop.

• Master’s degree preferred but will consider technical experience.

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6896384

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role: Prepares for and teaches Machining Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the Department Chair of the Advanced Machining Technology department.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in Advanced Precision Machining Technology courses to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Advanced Machining Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree in machining or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in general/advanced machining practices; basic CNC or Mastercam knowledge.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines

Pay: 

• $35.00 per hour while teaching

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7211145

Responsibilities:

Prepares for and teaches Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming courses and conducts labs as assigned by the Electrical Technology Division Chair. Two evenings per week: M/W or T/TH from 6:00 - 9:30 pm + 1/2 hour prep time each evening.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
2. Instructs and evaluates students in appropriate electrical technology courses, to include instruction in shop safety.
3. Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
4. Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
5. Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
6. Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
7. Participates in available training to keep current in Electrical Technology.
8. Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in one or more of the following:
  • Power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs;
  • DC: basic electrical terms, DC circuit concepts and calculations, analog and digital measuring and test equipment, AC: electrical components such as capacitors, inductors, and transformers that are employed in circuit analysis transformer principles, RL and RC circuits and impedance, resonance and power factor subjects; test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal amplifiers
  • Allen Bradley SLC and Controllogix platforms, application of HMI WonderWare software, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder, Ethernet I/P, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, and Control Net
  • Instrumentation calibration and control loop tuning.
  • NEC and applied commercial wiring and power distribution
  • Programming experience with HMI software programs, troubleshooting experience with equipment controlled and monitored by PLCs and HMI devices.
  • AutoCAD, lighting design software such as Lithonia Visual, electrical estimating experience, electrical construction project management, experience in low voltage, fire, phone, security, and emergency power.
  • Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
  • Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6969252

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in appropriate electrical technology courses, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Electrical Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in ONE or more of the following:
• Power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs;
• DC: basic electrical terms, DC circuit concepts and calculations, analog and digital measuring and test equipment, AC: electrical components such as capacitors, inductors, and transformers that are employed in circuit analysis, transformer principles, RL and RC circuits and impedance, resonance and power factor subjects; test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal amplifiers;
• Allen Bradley SLC and Controllogix platforms, application of HMI WonderWare software, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder, Ethernet I/P, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, and Control Net;
• Instrumentation calibration and control loop tuning.
• NEC and applied commercial wiring and power distribution;
• Programming experience with HMI software programs, troubleshooting experience with equipment controlled and monitored by PLCs and HMI devices;
• AutoCAD, lighting design software such as Lithonia Visual, electrical estimating experience, electrical construction project management, experience in low voltage, fire, phone, security, and emergency power.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7003022

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of Role: Prepares for and teaches Industrial Technology courses in industrial maintenance mechanics. Conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Industrial Technology department.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach training courses two evenings per week, 6:00 - 9:30 pm plus1/2 hour prep time.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing industrial maintenance, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Industrial Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree in Industrial Technology or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of industrial technology experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Ability to assemble, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
• Experience with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment preferred.
• Experience with millwright and rigging fundamentals.
• EPA certified preferred.

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7163110

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility: Reporting to the Controller, manages the daily operation of the College bookstore.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Purchases, merchandises, and sells all textbooks, student tools, office supplies, and memorabilia sold in the College bookstore.
• Works with department chairs and faculty each term to collect textbook and tool kit adoptions and ensures materials are available before classes begin.
• Sets initial order quantities based on projected enrollment and historical sell-through. Reassesses inventory once actual enrollment is confirmed, retrieving surplus items from campus locations as needed. Determines whether to hold surplus items in inventory, discount them for sale, or return them to the vendor within return deadlines.
• Establishes inventory control procedures and maintains sufficient levels of inventory.
• Sets pricing and monitors sales, making adjustments where necessary.
• Determines appropriate layout of store and merchandise in an attractive, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Coordinates shipping, receiving, and stocking of merchandise, including distribution to satellite locations, and resolves order discrepancies with vendors.
• Oversees print orders and requests special orders.
• Audits and processes invoices taking appropriate discounts.
• Sets opening and closing hours and develops procedures for opening and closing the store and register.
• Supervises and schedules staff to meet customer needs.
• Ensures friendly and efficient customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree.
• Three to five years of retail management experience to include three years of buying experience and inventory control.
• Bookstore background and educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of tools and their usage is helpful.
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Job requires the ability to stand for long periods and perform heavy lifting.
• Some extra hours will be required at the start of each semester.
• Note: Some evening and/or weekend hours will be required to participate in College functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account Available
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling)

To apply, click HERE:

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7219172