"Instructional Technician IV - Computer Lab"

Instructional Technician IV - Computer Lab

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Full-Time

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The Computer Lab and Tutoring Coordinator (Instructional Support Technician IV in the PCC Classification system) collaborates closely with the ABE/GED Instructors to evaluate the instructional needs of students, assign appropriate subject areas using education software (i.e Aztec Learning System), work with students individually and in groups, and monitor student progress, assigning new subject areas as needed. Continuation of this position is dependent upon annual renewal of grant funding.

Another important component to the position is the recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring of inmate peer-tutors assigned to ABE/GED students. There is ongoing collaboration with tutors and the ABE/GED instructor regarding lesson planning, educational strategies, educational resources and the readiness of students to test (both CASAS and GED.)

The position is responsible for the general cleanliness and security of the lab in cooperation with DOC security and security plus staff, providing a safe environment and reporting security and/or maintenance problems as they occur.

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) is a multi-custody prison in Wilsonville accommodating nearly all of the State of Oregon female adults in custody (AICs). Services and features include intake and evaluation of all adults committed to state custody by the courts, cell and dormitory housing, AIC work programs, skills training, education, treatment programs, health services, religious services, physical plant, warehouse space for on-site storage, a central records unit, and administration areas. Coffee Creek opened in 2001. For more information please see: http://www.oregon.gov/doc/OPS/PRISON/pages/cccf.aspx

Responsibilities:

Computer Lab:

1. Ability to Schedule and coordinate student activities in the computer lab.
2. Assist students in the use of computer hardware and software (Aztec, keyboarding, and MS Office Suite applications).
3. Administer education software (Aztec, CIS, and Rosetta Stone).
4. Maintain student attendance and progress records.
5. Coordinate the maintenance of the lab computers and software.
6. Regularly update skills to stay current with the latest technology.
7. Cultivate student persistence in computer lab classes and activities.
8. Record student progress report for the ABE/GED instructor.

Tutor Program:

1. Recruit, interview, train and manage adult in custody (AIC) tutors.
2. Supervise the scheduling of approximately 75 students and 12 tutors.
3. Review, select, and update curriculum used by tutors. Conduct regular tutor meetings to facilitate efficient communication and coordination of work efforts among AIC tutors and staff.
4. Work closely with instructor and program coordinators to ensure efficient and effective pursuit of organizational objectives.
5. Handle disciplinary issues among AIC workers as well as students

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

Corrections experience or other experience that demonstrates the ability to maintain healthy boundaries and uphold security practices.

• Demonstrated ability to be successfully self-directed.
• Successful experience coordinating a team and holding them accountable to objectives.
• Experience working with various kinds of computer software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of post-secondary education in computer systems and applications (relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis).
• Three years of experience working with computer systems and applications.
• Must have proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform, and proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
• Ability to be self-directed, but also work well with a team, including the education team and the Department of Corrections (DOC) staff.

Important Note to Applicants
This position also requires the ability to work in a correctional facility and have daily contact with adults in custody who have the potential for becoming hostile.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade
Classified 19 (A)

Employment Type
Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
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, as well as 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) reference Classified Agreement

• 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

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The first two steps of the range are: $55,159 to $61,361 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.