Instructional Assistant Lab Setting

Under the direction of the Dean of Educational Support Servicesthe Instructional Assistant in the COS Library/LRC will perform complex technical work in a computer and/or instructional lab/tutorial environment supporting students staff and/or faculty.

This position is assigned to the Visalia campus Full-time 10-months.

Monday & Wednesday 12:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Initial placement is at $25.31 per hour

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission and who have a passion for student success.

Job duties of the Instructional Assistant Lab Setting include:

• Assist with the maintenance of computer lab networks systems trouble shoot computer problems; with direction update network software according to established procedures.
• Assist students individually or in small groups reinforcing or followingup on instructions.
• Assist students in assignments related to the instructional program to which assigned; explain concepts principles and terminologies to students.
• Assist instructors staff and students in the proper use of a variety of equipment (including computers) materials and supplies in an instructional lab setting.
• Prepare equipment for student use.
• Store supplies materials and equipment; maintain inventories assuring adequate qualities are available for use.
• Maintain lab area in a safe clean and orderly condition; prepare and maintain records and reports as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications(Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:

• High school graduation with college-level course work related to computers

and

• One year of successful work experience dealing with people.

Desirable Qualifications:

• College level work in any of the following: chemistry biology anatomy accounting.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Instructional classroom and lab environment.
• Subject to constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office and classroom equipment.
• Ability to hear and speak to communicate and exchange information and provide assistance to students.
• Ability to see to read documents and monitor students during classroom and outside activities.
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions and bend at the waist.
• Ability to lift up to heavy moderately heavy light objects.

Knowledge and Abilities

The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
• Basic knowledge of specific subject area in which assigned.
• General needs and behavior of students of various ethnic racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Recordkeeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Operation of assigned instructional equipment.

Ability to:

• Assist students in understanding and applying basic principles of the subject area to which assigned.
• Advise students in the proper operation and use of assigned instructional equipment.
• Explain work assignments to students.
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Plan and organize work.
• Learn quickly to apply specific rules policies and procedures of program to which assigned.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination harassment including sexual harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity color creed national origin religion sex or gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation physical and/or mental disability age medical condition genetic condition pregnancy reproductive health decision making marital status military or veteran status or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas