Instructional Associate

Instructional Associate, College Success — 11-Month Position

Location: Yuba College — Marysville, California
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: 11-month position
Salary: $26.76–$37.73 per hour, Steps 1–11

Position Summary

Yuba College is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative employee to serve as the Instructional Associate — College Success.

Under the direction of an appropriate administrator or designee, the Instructional Associate provides instruction and assistance to students in basic skills, computer operations, instructional software, and basic academic skills. The position develops lesson plans and activities to implement curriculum and collaborates with faculty coordinators to manage day-to-day operations of the center, including supervision of student workers and scheduling of tutors and student appointments.

The position also coordinates with other programs and departments to provide educational support to students across the campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Present cross-curricular curriculum to groups of students in lab and classroom settings, including reading, grammar, vocabulary, math, writing, and supplemental instruction.
• Coordinate instructional materials and assignments with instructors and recommend goals and improvements as appropriate.
• Evaluate student work and needs and provide instructional support.
• Record student progress and attendance and prepare and maintain related records and reports.
• Operate instructional equipment, including computers, assistive technology, computer networks, educational software, copiers, printers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Coordinate hiring procedures and paperwork for student tutors and temporary tutors.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise student front desk workers.
• Verify student workers' hours, serve as a backup time-card approver, and approve monthly payroll.
• Assist with training and scheduling for cross-curricular tutoring.
• Promote and explain center practices to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.
• Prepare and update center job handbooks for tutors, front desk staff, and Instructional Associates.
• Assist with program review annual updates and assessments of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Service Area Outcomes (SAOs).
• Collaborate with faculty coordinators to manage daily operations and supervise tutors.
• Schedule tutor work schedules and student appointments and manage traffic flow.
• Coordinate with Information Technology (IT) to upload current-semester courses to student tracking software.
• Complete tracking software semester setup, including course activation, creating and updating tutor accounts, and entering tutor work hours to enable scheduling.
• Collaborate with staff, programs, and departments to develop and present educational workshops.
• Participate in basic skills department norming activities.
• Explore grant opportunities and assist with writing grants for supplemental funding.
• Evaluate student work; assist with and provide instruction regarding assignments; administer, grade, and record assignments.
• Confer with instructors regarding student progress.
• Review and recommend purchases of instructional materials and prepare and distribute instructional materials.
• Troubleshoot and monitor computer problems in labs.
• Revise course descriptions as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, and regulations related to operation of a center.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to hiring student and non-student temporary workers.
• District structure, policies, and objectives.
• Basic skills theory, writing processes, and active reading strategies.
• Characteristics of adult learners and approaches and methods for supporting adult learning.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and cultural awareness.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and oral and written communication.
• Language arts or mathematics, computer operations, basic academic skills, and instructional methods and techniques.
• Computer-assisted instruction, word processing software, and network applications.
• Needs and behaviors of students from various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds and students with mental and physical disabilities.

Ability to

• Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports while learning new software as needed to track daily center operations.
• Evaluate student needs and recommend appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Make presentations to groups.
• Prioritize and schedule work for student tutors, temporary tutors, and front desk student workers.
• Work confidentially and with discretion.
• Work with constant interruptions.
• Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate with district and campus programs and departments.
• Generate student employment documents and verify employment eligibility.
• Secure premises, equipment, and other property from damage and loss.
• Maintain records, compile and verify data, and prepare reports.
• Provide instruction and assistance to students in basic skills, computer operations, and basic academic skills.
• Develop lesson plans and activities to implement curriculum.
• Operate instructional computers, software, and audiovisual equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines and plan and organize work.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in language arts, mathematics, or a related field.
• Two years of full-time experience in an adult-level skills development program.
• Any combination equivalent to the education and experience requirements may be considered.

Physical Demands and Environment

Environment: Tutoring center, laboratory, office, and/or classroom environment.

Physical Abilities:

• Communicating in person and electronically to effectively exchange information and make presentations.
• Reading a variety of materials.
• Operating a computer keyboard and other modern office equipment.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting objects up to 25 pounds.

Hazards: Contact with irate or dissatisfied individuals.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance. All fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serve the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code.

All prospective employees are required to provide verification of a tuberculosis (TB) test.

Benefits

Benefits information is provided through the Yuba Community College District's classified employee benefits programs. Some classifications may have the ability to work remotely or within a hybrid schedule.