South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2008 – 1057

 

Job Title:                    INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ASSISTANT II

Department:               Instructional Technology

Reports To:                Director of Instructional Technology

FLSA Status:             Nonexempt

Salary:                        Competitive based on education and experience

Starting Date:                         Immediately

Closing Date:             Open until filled.  Screening to begin April 7, 2008

 

SUMMARY

Instructional Technology Assistants II, works to aid the Director of Instructional Technology in coordinating Instructional Technology activities including the purchase, scheduling, delivery, installation, and maintenance of equipment at the various campus sites and aids the Director in setting part-time employee schedules.  The Assistants II trains faculty and staff to use Instructional Technology equipment as necessary.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.   Travels to various STC campuses to aid the Director in coordinating the Instructional Technology activities throughout the college district.

2.   Assists the Director in identifying the Instructional Technology needs of the various campuses/centers.

3.   Coordinates scheduling, delivery, and set-up of Instructional Technologies equipment.

4.   Assists the Director in ensuring that Instructional Technologies equipment is properly maintained at all campus/center sites.

5.   Works with the Director to set the schedules of and supervises part-time and student workers.

6.   Works with Director and Instructional Technologies Specialist to design presentational and classroom technologies systems

7.   Leads or serves on installation team for Instructional Technologies

8.   Troubleshoots and repairs problems with Instructional Technologies equipment

9.   Schedules and coordinates satellite and steaming video events

10. Maintains a current inventory of Instructional Technologies equipment

11. Schedules and assigns service calls for Instructional Technologies equipment

12. Produces monthly and annual reports on the usage of Instructional Technologies equipment

13. Assists in production of instructional and institutional media projects

14. Presents Instructional Technology sessions at college professional development events

15. Trains faculty, staff, and student to use Instructional Technologies equipment

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   Excellent customer service and communication skills.

2.   Proven computer literacy including use of common applications

3.   Familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and installation of audiovisual equipment.

4.   Basic familiarity with digital imaging and video editing software

5.   Valid current Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance; willing to travel throughout the college district

6.   Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, when necessary

7.   Ability to work under pressure in an often rapidly changing environment

8.   Ability to work individually and as a member of a team.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*Associate's Degree or 60 college hours.

*3 years experience in related field, preferably in an educational setting.

*International Communications Industries Association, Certified Technology Specialist preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of

transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional

references with addresses and phone numbers to:

 

 

 

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE  

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX  78502

 

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Position # 81057