Position Details

Classification TitleInstructional AssistantJob TitleInstructional Assistant/Health SciencesPosition NumberCCC683LocationCypress CollegeDepartmentCC Health SciencesPercentage of Employment 50%Months of Employment 11 Months Per YearWork Schedule Depending on start date, position may require that you work remotely. Monday - Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)About Us:

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 80,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Cypress College truly embodies an inclusive learning culture. The student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is vocational studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.

College employees are guided by the four core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.

Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu .

What We Offer:

•100% employee medical premium coverage
•Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion
•Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
•$50,000 life insurance benefit
•Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
•Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
•Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
•18 paid holidays + Paid vacation
•Cumulative sick leave
•Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
•Longevity salary program
•District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
•Employee Assistance Program
•Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
•Progressive and innovative culture

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting in the instruction of students in a classroom or laboratory setting; preparing, distributing, or demonstrating equipment and materials; and performing complex technical work as required. This requires specialized knowledge in the area supported.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

Tutors and counsels students individually or in small groups in the assigned subject matter area; reinforces or follows-up on instructions provided in classroom or laboratory by the faculty; explains course concepts, principles and terminologies to students; tracks students’ progress and provides feedback to instructor.

Assists in the preparation of instructional materials; schedules and coordinates field trips, guest lecturers, and special events; assists in the preparation of class schedules, course requirements and assignments; administers and scores a variety of tests; recommends appropriate level of instruction.

Demonstrates or describes the proper usage of equipment and materials to instructors and students; provides information to students regarding classroom or laboratory requirements; prepares and issues equipment and materials for students use; maintains records of equipment and materials loaned to students.

Performs a variety of specialized and general classroom or laboratory techniques; operates a variety of complex apparatus and equipment within assigned subject matter; tests, adjusts, maintains and performs minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment.

Provides technical assistance and recommends specifications for equipment and instructional material purchases.

Performs administrative duties related to the maintenance and efficiency of the instructional program; types various forms, letters and correspondence; duplicates instructional materials; monitors class enrollments and maintains student attendance records; maintains confidential student information and progress data on appropriate forms and records; compiles statistical data.

Maintains classroom or laboratory in a safe, clean and orderly condition; prepares and maintains records and reports as necessary.

Orders, maintains, receives, catalogs, and stores equipment, materials and supplies; maintains inventories to assure adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use; monitors expenditures and budget as assigned.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

The Instructional Assistant maintains daily contact with students and faculty, as well as frequent contact with various college or District departments and outside vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of organization, policies and procedures of assigned department, classroom, or laboratory

Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the assigned classroom or laboratory

Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures used in the assigned classroom or laboratory

Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures

Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures

Knowledge of record keeping techniques

Knowledge and ability to operate personal computers, copiers and other standard office equipment

Ability to present classroom or laboratory materials and to perform experiments and demonstrations in the area assigned

Ability to assist students in understanding and applying basic principles of the subject area to which assigned

Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements

Coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of college level course work and a minimum of three (3) years of extensive training or work experience in the assigned disciplines or subject areas

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or vendors in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

Knowledge of health science, home healthcare, or lab operations used in medical disciplines.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience with medical equipment and supplies.

Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook), Banner, Adobe, etc.

Evidence of experience in working with the public in a customer service role.

Working Conditions

Instructional classroom and/or laboratory and/or stockroom environment. May be subject to performing physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing or walking while performing classroom or laboratory demonstrations and experiments. May be subject to exposure to chemicals, solutions, bio-hazardous materials, and/or fumes.

Salary Range$2,163 - $2,621 Per MonthNumber of Vacancies1Posting Number2015428POpen Date10/21/2020Close Date11/04/2020Special Instructions Summary

Special COVID 19 Notice: In-person interviews are suspended at this time and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3).

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have two (2) years of college level course work?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of three (3) full time years of extensive training or work experience in the assigned disciplines or subject areas?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If you answered "yes" to question #2 above, please describe in detail your extensive training or work experience in the assigned disciplines or subject area: Health Sciences. This extensive training or work experience must be a minimum of three (3) full time years. Please include position title(s) and date(s) of employment. If you answered "no" to question #2 above, please respond with N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question:How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, racial, gender, gender identity, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question:How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • CalJOBS
   • CCC Registry
   • ChronicleVitae
   • Community College Faculty Job Summit
   • Diverse Education
   • EDJOIN
   • Employee Referral
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Indeed
   • InsideHigherEd
   • LinkedIn
   • NOCCCD Website
   • Other (List Below)
9. Other, please specify.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts (may be unofficial)

Optional Documents

1. NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree