Instructional Support Tech III

Job No: 549689

Work Type: Staff

Location: Pomona

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Instructional Support Tech III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,053-$5,588 per month

Work Schedule: Monday 8:00 am - Friday 5:00 pm

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department is an academic unit in the College of Agriculture responsible for providing instruction to students majoring in Animal Science and Animal Health Science or in specific classes dealing with animal production and management. The Animal Science Program prepares students for veterinary school or a career in livestock industries. The Animal Health Science program prepares students to become RVTs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional support for the following areas- anatomy, biotechnology, endocrinology- reproductive physiology and nutrition. Cost-effectively acquire and safely store all needed items for learning and research such as chemicals and biological materials and instruments.
• Safety- Identify and promptly complete any task related to safety. Resolve any safety concerns, complete, and submit reports on safety issues. Serve on the College's Safety Committee. Maintain safety training documentation and coordinate with AVS Department Chair, Livestock unit Leads, Director of Farm Operations and Associate Dean regarding safety issues. Work closely with the Director of Farm Operations and crew on safety issues and shared farming equipment.
• In consultation with AVS faculty, develops, evaluates teaching and research IACUC animal protocols for the committee´s review. Works closely with the campus IACUC chair, department chair, faculty, Director of Farm Operations and Associate Dean to maintain IACUC and USDA compliance. Assists the livestock units to prepare for the IACUC and USDA inspections.
• Monitor student workers assisting in laboratories and educational activities in the AVS department. Lead 3-7 student assistants including creating and maintaining a safe work area and tracking student hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to four years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to specialty area to which assigned OR Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience OR Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the specialty area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Knowledge of the principles and methods related to performing support services; knowledge of the principles, information, methods and techniques related to discipline to which assigned; knowledge of the materials and supplies related to the curriculum, their characteristics, and uses. Ability to plan, organize and schedule work; ability to operate and repair technical and scientific equipment; ability to coordinate support service to meet a comprehensive variety of needs; ability to develop off-campus resources related to the discipline for obtaining materials or equipment.

Driver License, Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge and understanding of procedures and techniques, applicable to courses in animal science. Ability to operate technical equipment related to different animal science courses. Ability to plan activities and prepare schedules. Ability to use methods, techniques and skills related to the discipline in preparing specialized materials.

Knowledge of livestock USDA policies Knowledge of federal regulations at institutions that conduct research, teaching, or testing involving live vertebrate animals Knowledge of common safety procedures for handling and storage of chemicals and biological materials used in laboratory preparations along with handling hazardous chemical and biological waste. Ability to learn, interpret independently, and apply a variety of policies and procedures.

Able to identify deviations from applicable policies. Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions. Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address simple to moderately complex problems and develop practical, thorough and, at times, creative solutions.

Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

Basic competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.

Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.