Salary: $21.97 - $29.42 Hourly
Job Type: Classified - Full-time
Job Number: 6221-c-05/23
Closing: 6/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Educational Support Services
Division:
General Description
Under the direction of the Dean of Educational Support Services, the 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 $21.97
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
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 following-up 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.

Qualifications
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.
• Record-keeping 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.

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

• An online job application.
• Letter of interest which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.

Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes at nancyy@cos.edu or 559-737-4886
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/4069473/instructional-assistant-lab-setting-educational-support-services