Instructional Support Specialist - Building Management & Maintenance/HVAC

East Central College•Williamsville, IL

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About The Position

The Instructional Support Specialist performs specialized non-instructional duties for the Building Management and HVAC’R academic units, including maintaining equipment, ordering materials and equipment, and designing lab activities. The role may also support the academic units’ daily operations at multiple locations and job sites, and assist with student registration and advisement. Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Chairs in Building Management and HVAC’R. Related duties may be assigned as required. The position supports special projects across campuses and off-site locations; helps write and compile data; coordinates logistics for instructional materials, tools, and equipment; and oversees the selection and procurement of trade-related supplies in coordination with the Chair and faculty. It also supports lab maintenance and upgrades, research and statistical data compilation, recruitment for grants, projects, and special courses, and student recruitment and registration. The incumbent may mentor students and instruct basic trade courses when qualified.

Requirements

Complete an AOS or AAS in Building Management or a construction-related field from a regionally accredited college or university; or graduate from high school or hold an equivalent diploma and have two years of experience relating to a specialized community education curriculum; or have an equivalent combination of training and experience within those limits.
At least five years of experience in construction or the building maintenance field.
At least five years of full-time or part-time experience in a career education setting.
Universal Refrigeration 608 Certification.
Stationary Engineer 2nd class certification from the City of Buffalo.
Some part-time instructional experience.
Knowledge of basic building-related trades and HVAC’R fields.
Knowledge of Workday processes.
Advanced mechanical aptitude, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of occupational instruction and training needs of business and industry.
Skill in educational coordination and management.
Ability to motivate and direct the work of others and get along well with others.
Sound professional judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Awareness and sensitivity toward promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

Responsibilities

Work on special projects with an academic unit across multiple campuses and off-site locations.
Assist with writing and compiling data.
Coordinate off-site logistics for instructional materials, tools, and equipment across trade areas.
Oversee selection and procurement of trade-related supplies, materials, and equipment in conjunction with the Chair and faculty.
Oversee maintenance and upgrades of labs.
Research and compile statistical data for special projects.
Assist with recruitment activities for grants, projects, and special courses.
Coordinate student recruitment and registration for special course projects.
Assist with student advisement and registration.
Mentor students.
Instruct courses in basic trade areas when qualified.