Instructional Associate-Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning(HVAC)

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Instructional Associate-Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning(HVAC)

Salary

$51,380.00 - $69,271.00 Annually

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Job Type

Classified Staff

Job Number

O-012-20

Division

Orange Coast College

Department

IS/Technology

Opening Date

10/09/2019

Closing Date

11/8/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition

About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation's largest -- and finest -- community colleges, enrolling more than 25,000 students each semester. OCC's has an unwavering commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and rich racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 21,498 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 35% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African- American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 31% are White, and 6% are multiracial. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).

Summary 
Provides instruction support in the form of tutorial assistance in classroom, on-line interactive, learning laboratory, or drop-in tutorial settings to students who are involved in all levels of pre-college to advanced lower-division college course work.  Instruction support requires competence in the subject matter taught at the College and the ability to schedule and assign student or emeritus tutors. 
 
Distinguishing Career Features
The Instructional Associates is part of a career path for instruction support in on-line, classroom/lab, or walk-in learning center environments. Instructional Assistants typically do not possess an Associate's degree or trade credential, may serve under a lab coordinator, or assist instructors in a limited-term course of study.  Advancement to Associate requires the academic credentials described in this description and the ability to support a variety of walk-in and scheduled lab environments, technologies to enhance learning, and learning styles.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs.  Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties: 

  • Tutors students on an individual and small-group basis in all levels of the specific curriculum taught at the College.  Tutors students who may have learning difficulties, carrying out remedies for learning problems in subject matter, resources, or technologies.   
  • Assists and advises students to enhance skills in problem analysis, grammar and syntax, proper use of the tutorial and computer-aided laboratory equipment.  Presents and may customize demonstrations and drills to students along with an explanation of concepts. In walk-in learning lab environments, schedules, trains, oversees and monitors the attendance of student and other temporary tutors.  Trains and assists student and other temporary help in the use of interactive and computer-aided tools, materials, and equipment. 
  • In on-line interactive courses, provides instructional support to remote students by messaging, social media, and telephone help for both subject matter and instructional technology.  Prepares indexed and accessible documentation of helpful responses. 
  • Provides and may coordinate tutorial assistance, small group discussions, and computer-assisted instruction support (for on-line coursework) in such a way as to enhance students' after having to have difficulty grasping the subject matter, or are more effective in one-on-one level settings. 
  • Maintains student attendance records including in scheduled labs.  Performs data entry and other clerical duties related to the specific lab area. Organizes and maintains reference materials related to software and tutorial program information.  
  • Creates written instructions for use of resource center or laboratory services and computer equipment, as necessary.  
  • Prepares and distributes supplementary instructional materials and handouts.  Sets up materials in language labs. 
  • Assists instructors in administering, monitoring, collecting, and scoring quizzes and examinations.   May conduct statistical analysis of tests to assess the effectiveness of test elements and recommend grading curves.  Maintains test files. 
  • Researches available supplemental learning materials.  Consults reference works and/or performs searches to research concepts related to student questions across the foreign language or related curriculum. 
  • Tutors and instruct students in learning and test-taking strategies (e.g., flash cards, study guides, test-taking techniques, coping with stress, and otherwise alleviating test anxiety). 
  • Under faculty guidance, designs and presents remote tools and other forms of help to on-line students who are having difficulty with the subject matter or online access. 
  • Assists faculty by organizing and participating in cultural and vocational awareness activities that enhance student learning. 
  • Maintains lab equipment and makes repairs as needed, calling for maintenance, as necessary. Delivers materials and equipment to classrooms, laboratories and/or offices, as requested.  Ensures that labs and learning centers are clean, orderly, and functional. 
  • Processes timesheets, purchase requisitions, and other standardized documents following established procedures. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Knowledge and Skills:
The position requires in-depth knowledge of one or more lower-division majors or languages.  Requires awareness of the difficulties students may have with learning respect to the grasp of course content, learning styles, adaptive technologies, computer-aided and on-line support.  Requires working knowledge of tutorial and instructional techniques. Requires a well-developed knowledge of computer-aided instructional techniques and general-purpose learning applications. Requires working knowledge of computer operating systems used by the College. Requires knowledge of and skill at using web-based access and conducting research.  Requires skill at writing examples and problems to help students learn the subject matter.  Requires knowledge of and skill in using proper English grammar, vocabulary, syntax, spelling, and punctuation.  Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey technical concepts to others and to facilitate a small group learning process.  Requires basic knowledge of standard and common office clerical practices.
 
Abilities:
Requires the ability to carry out all the responsibilities of the job including general instruction support, providing tutoring and assistance in assigned subject matter for adult students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and skill levels. Requires the ability to make demonstrations to small groups.  Requires the ability to relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment, develop and maintain effective working relationships, and recognize the difficulties students may have in comprehending the subject matter.  Requires the ability to support and supplement instructors' specific curriculum and assignments at the level being taught.  Requires the ability to administer tests.  Requires the ability to listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students, and build student confidence in the subject matter.  Requires the ability to convey concepts both orally and in writing, speak in an engaging, clear, and concise manner, and follow standing instructions.  Requires the ability to oversee and mentor student-tutors and perform general clerical tasks. Requires the ability to operate and maintain computer-aided learning equipment and utilize software applications that are dedicated to the subject matter.

Education and Experience:
The position requires an Associate's degree in the academic major being supported and two years of tutoring or instructional lab experience which may be concurrent with education, or 12 credit hours of upper-division credit hours in the major.   A Bachelor's degree is preferred and may substitute for experience.
 
Licenses and Certificates:
May require a valid driver's license.
May require a forklift operator's license.

Physical Abilities:
Incumbent must be able to function both, indoors and outdoors in a classroom and/or laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature and able to handle inclement weather, sun, all seasons associated with working in an outdoor laboratory.  Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to move to and sit at workstations for extended periods of time and present information on wall-mounted writing boards.  Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard and other office equipment.  Requires the ability to lift, pull, or push lightweight (up to 90 pounds as in stacking or removing a sack of sand or concrete from a pallet) materials and equipment around the classroom/laboratory environs and into and out of storage areas.  Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings.  Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens and to observe students perform assignments in the classroom, laboratory, and tutorial settings.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Conditions of Employment

This is a regular, full-time, 12-months per year classified position, to include a 3% fluctuating shift differential. (Salary Range EE-115)  The normal hours of work will be arranged between Monday through Saturday between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, as necessary to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
 
The deadline to apply is November 8, 2019. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting http://www.cccd.edu/employment.  Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting.  Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.
 
All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.
 
Application Requirements:
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  • A complete online Classified/Management Employment Application.
  • A current resume. (Attached as a separate document.)
  • A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position. (Attached as a separate document.)
  • Answers to Supplemental Questions. (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
 
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. If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.
 
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to jobs@cccd.edu. Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.
 
Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4716 OR (714) 438-4713.
 
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline
Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in a transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
 
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

01
Describe the major elements that you employ to create exceptional learning environments that lead to the attainment of certificates, diplomas, and marketable skills, knowledge, and abilities (SKAs).
02
Describe what you believe to be the ideal student preparation for a successful career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) or environmental control systems.
03
Describe your experience and or affiliation with nationally-recognized organizations such as EPA, HVAC Excellence, STAR, IHACI, or NATE with regard to light commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and/or environmental control systems.
04
Describe your experience with digital environmental control systems, new refrigerants, EPA requirements, and high-efficiency systems and give us your best estimate which refrigerants and technologies will be deployed in the future and why.
05
Tell us about your experience with installation and maintenance of solar and thermal systems.
06
Your Dean asked you to conduct a safety inspection of your HVAC shop after all the workers have gone home. The workers are new and a bit messy. He has asked you to write him a report that he will use at his safety meeting in the morning to help train your new workers. The shop has enclosed walk-in refrigerators, refrigerator cases, compressed gas cylinders, and work benches with gauges and tools. There are hand and power tools and other in the lab premises. Please write a list of all the items that you think should be cover in the safety meeting.
07
You are responsible for the inventory of tools and equipment of an HVACR class. You work with an instructional associate whose job it is to give tools to students at the beginning of class and get them back at the end of class. There is no computer available. There is plenty of paper and pens. Describe your process and how you would advise or help the Instructional Associate do the work.
08
Prioritize and list what you believe would be your four most important sources of information for the HVAC&R technician and describe how you would as an as a tutor in the HVACR Trade and include a brief explanation why.
09
On of the labs you will be teaching involves 25 students how to use an oxy-acetylene or MAP gas set to sweat copper pipes. Please describe the set up and instructions that you would provide to the students before they light their torches.
10
In addition to working in the HVACR Department, you may be assigned to work with instructors in other Departments, such as architecture, aviation, construction, electronics, or welding. Describe why you would be a great fit for any or all of these areas.
11
I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
  • Yes
  • No
12
Have you ever worked as a short-term temporary employee with Coast Community College District?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered "Yes" to previously worked with CCCD as a short-term employee, please provide your employee number and your dates of employment. Please type N/A if this question does not apply to you.

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