Description

Instructional Associate – Jewelry

OPEN RECRUITMENT
(CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS)
Salary Range 29: $4591.51 - $5646.27
12 MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

Long Beach Community College District is seeking a qualified individual for an opportunity as Instructional Associate, Jewelry. As part of the Visual & Media Arts department, this incumbent will provide support for students, maintain designated studio areas and assist staff and faculty. We are looking for someone with effective tutoring and communication skills, who can establish and maintain strong working relationships. Additionally, this candidate must have an Associate’s Degree and three years of experience working with college-aged students, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Full Time
• Location: Liberal Arts Campus
• Salary: Range 29 $4591.51 - $5626.27
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
• Eligibility list: We reserve the right to use an established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification. The eligibility list be valid for 12 months once approved by the Personnel Commission.

• COVID-19: All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For further information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-5016

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader)
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• Office of the Superintendent President

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, regularly provides instructional assistance and tutoring to students within subject matter areas of responsibility; maintains the effective operation of designated studio areas; ensures the safe and proper use of tools and equipment; adjusts, maintains, and performs repairs to equipment; coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations and activities of assigned instructional laboratories; supervises student assistants and work study students if applicable; maintains a clean, safe and orderly learning environment; and performs related duties as assigned, and coordinates tasks with faculty and staff.

For the full position description, please click here: Instructional Associate- Jewelry

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Instructional Associates perform a variety of technical and instructional support duties to reinforce and follow-up on course instruction, ensure students' comprehension and completion of class/project assignments and to improve students' skills and abilities. Instructional support is typically conducted in a dynamic classroom/learning lab environment, such as an individualized, self-paced open entry/exit learning lab/class setting, and requires the incumbent to quickly and adeptly move from one topic and/or skill level to another in providing student instruction, to adapt techniques and methods to address different student learning styles and/or to provide assistance to a number of students within given time frames. Incumbents in this class also regularly respond to student and instructor inquiries and requests for routine and non-routine information and other technical assistance.

The Instructional Associate is responsible for maintaining and supporting the operation of the Jewelry studio area. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety, security and cleanliness of the facility and equipment. Work assigned requires detailed technical knowledge applicable to the assignment and the ability to assist in providing instruction to others in an effective manner. Instructional Associate is distinguished from Instructional Assistant in that incumbents in the former class perform a wider variety of instructional support activities that are usually of a more responsible, difficult and technical nature, requiring knowledge and skills gained through experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Maintains and repairs equipment in the designated studio area; performs regularly scheduled machine maintenance and servicing. Orders and replaces worn parts.
2. Works with and tutors individual and small groups of students; provides explanations and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding and reinforce instructor teaching; observes and monitors student performance to ensure comprehension; within established guidelines, determines appropriate instructional methods and utilizes appropriate materials to facilitate the students' learning process; provides technical instruction and support to students and instructors on computer hardware,
specialized software and other relevant lab equipment, as required, to bolster student learning.
3. Assists instructional staff by providing instructional assistance to students in the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
4. Coordinates with instructors to demonstrate the use of tools, equipment operation, use of expendable supplies, and use of the studio facility.
5. Prepares instructional materials for studio use.
6. Answers student questions and instructs students about art, design and aesthetics.
7. Adjusts and constructs equipment and facilities in coordination with the faculty, staff and student assistants.
8. Determines needed supplies and equipment.
9. Requisitions, orders, receives and properly stores equipment and supplies.
10. Maintains proper and current inventory and related records including repair lists and maintenance schedules.
11. Answers student questions and assists in demonstrating machinery, equipment and proper tool usage as requested.
12. Maintains storage and work areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
13. Confers with vendors to coordinate equipment purchase and gather information on equipment and technical processes.
14. Supervises open lab hours.
15. Supervise the work of assigned student assistants, work study students and limited term staff and oversee the use and activities of an assigned learning lab.
16. Coordinates, oversees and supervises the daily use and activities of an assigned lab; recruits, hires, trains, schedules, provides work direction, coaching and feedback to assigned student assistants; enforces lab operational policies, procedures and rules; monitors and participates in controlling student activities and behavior; as necessary, schedules student usage of lab facilities; prepares requisitions and places orders to maintain an inventory of equipment, software, materials and supplies; oversees and coordinates activities to properly maintain, clean and secure the assigned lab to ensure the health, security and safety of students and staff; may open/close labs.
17. Responds to a variety of inquiries and requests from students and instructors, some of which may involve explaining and interpreting information of a more complicated or technical nature; provides clear, accurate and thorough information, guidance and support to students on a wide variety of matters within scope of authority and knowledge, including information about enrollment, add/drops, coursework requirements, course offering opportunities; assists students in addressing potential course scheduling issues/conflicts; as necessary, makes appropriate student referrals; within established guidelines, assists students with special needs or ESL students to ensure optimal learning environment and appropriate methods of instructional assistance; assists instructors in the assigned
lab as needed.
18. Performs assigned activities to maintain good working order of laboratory's hardware, software, multimedia and other technological equipment and materials, including one or more of the following: assists in installing and maintaining instructional software, hardware and peripherals; performs necessary maintenance and virus protection of assigned computers; assists in maintaining audio/visual and/or other multi-media equipment; performs minor equipment repairs and adjustments as needed; coordinates with ACIT or other designated contacts for the resolution of more complex technical problems.
19. Participates in the development, preparation, maintenance and presentation of instructional, educational, marketing, and reference materials in various formats and media; works in conjunction with faculty to develop new instructional support materials, including handouts, manuals, interactive lessons and other learning guides and tools; examines literature and confers with faculty on the purchase of new equipment, videos and other materials for student use.
20. May perform technical or safety test administration and/or scoring duties, including: schedules students for completion of on-line tests/test modules; proctors and administers tests; scores tests and provides results to faculty and to students, as requested; ensures the integrity of the testing process.
21. Oversees and maintains a variety of lab, course and student records and files/folders; compiles information and prepares a variety of routine reports and documents related to lab use and activities; maintains student attendance logs/records; participates in enrolling students in assigned courses according to established procedures; verifies proper data entry into District databases/programs, such as TutorTrac, to ensure accuracy and completeness of District records; maintains, verifies and enters student assistants' timekeeping information, as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES
1. Attends a variety of meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops as required.
2. Assists faculty in conducting special projects.
3. May participate in program/lab webpage development and maintenance.
4. May produce routine demonstration videos.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree with major coursework in subject matter applicable to assignment; and three (3) years of experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Principles of training and providing work direction.
2. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
3. Assigned subject matter areas applicable to area of assignment.
4. Methods and practices of student instruction and tutoring.
5. Methods and practices for organizing, maintaining and overseeing the operations of an instructional laboratory.
6. District and departmental policies, procedures and information related to areas of assigned responsibility.
7. Uses and operations of power tools and three-dimensional equipment, computer hardware, printers, standard business software and specialized software applicable to assigned instructional laboratories.
8. Methods and procedures for diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving tool, equipment and computer problems in a laboratory environment.
9. Sources of instructional support materials and aids to meet the needs of students and faculty in a laboratory.
10. Principles and practices of sound professional communication.
11. Administrative practices and procedures, including purchasing and record keeping.

ABILITY TO:
1. Provide effective tutoring, instruction and guidance to students in subject matter areas applicable to area of assignment; accurately, thoroughly and clearly answer students' subject matter questions.
2. Organize, set priorities in a dynamic environment and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
3. Provide day-to-day technical support for tools and equipment, computer hardware, peripherals and software in assigned laboratories.
4. Walk students through uses and operations of specialized tools and equipment.
5. Read and interpret manuals and other technical materials applicable to the work.
6. Analyze, interpret, explain and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances and policies.
7. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documents and instructional support materials appropriate to the audience.
8. Organize and maintain a variety of records and files.
9. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
10. Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations.
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, faculty, staff, vendors, students, the public and others encountered in the course of work

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

• Minimum Qualifications Screening: (Pass/Fail)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) application review: (Pass/Fail)
• Oral Panel Interview: (100%)
• Final Interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources. ***

Additional Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work with constant interruptions and interact with District management, faculty, staff, students and others encountered in the course of work. The employee may occasionally be required to interact with disruptive or abusive students.

WORK ENVIROMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disability Accommodations
If you require special accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

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