Instructional Support Technician IV for Dealer Service Technology (ThinkBIG)

Portland Community College

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About The Position

Portland Community College is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Instructional Support Technician IV to support the Dealer Service Technology (ThinkBIG) program. This position is located at the Rock Creek campus. Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, the technician prepares laboratories and classrooms for instructors, plans and designs experiments/demonstrations, participates in the delivery of the actual instruction, and provides student supervision, assistance, and evaluation. The role may also involve lead responsibilities over classified staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
• Three years of experience in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.
• Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
• Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually or in groups to enhance their learning in the assigned laboratory.
• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction.
• Orients students to the laboratory.
• Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction.
• Modifies laboratory experience to achieve desired results when necessary.
• Evaluates student progress and provides this information to instructors.
• May lecture on specific elements of the laboratory work and administer tests.
• Orders department laboratory supplies and equipment and instructional materials.
• Tracks expenditures and reconciles bank statements.
• Negotiates pricing with vendors and researches alternative suppliers.
• Maintains and inventories equipment, materials, supplies, live specimens, and written materials required for student instructional needs.
• Coordinates the support activities of the laboratory(ies).
• Establishes procedures for the use of equipment, supplies, materials, machinery, and other items used.
• Ensures that faculty and students are oriented to the proper use of the laboratory(ies) and personal protective equipment.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings, advisory committee, and safety committee meetings.
• Provides information relating to specific programs to students, staff, instructors, and the public.
• May represent the department at divisional meetings.
• Reconciles expenditure transactions for assigned department against College database budget reports.
• Processes the transfer of monies as required to ensure accounts are balanced.
• Authorizes limited budget expenditures up to authorized amount.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of hazardous materials following DEQ and/or other regulatory agency protocols.
• Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains records of activities undertaken in the support of the laboratory(ies).
• Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory(ies) or work areas.
• Reports maintenance problems as they occur.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Oregon PERS contribution
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
• Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age
• Partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Conference and Event Rental Space
• Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
• Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays
• PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
• 24 hours of personal leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree