Position Summary:
The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. We work to ensure that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals. We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity.
The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. Recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation (2021), Pierce College is an innovative, mission-driven, data-informed, and equity minded community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals, with a focus on racial and social equity and justice.
Within the department, the Instruction and Classroom Technician 1 performs tutoring and departmental administrative functions to support students in their academic skills development and success. Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group tutoring across modalities (in-person, online, and in the classroom), record-keeping, and promoting academic support services to students. The incumbent will also be working collaboratively and communicatively with the supervisor, colleagues, staff, and faculty, using a variety of online learning platforms and software.
Essential Functions:
Direct Academic Support to Students
Provide 1:1 and small group academic support to students in a variety of delivery modalities (in-person, online, and in the classroom).
Provide classroom-embedded support in a variety of modalities: in the physical classroom, on the learning management system, and other learning systems.
Provide holistic, caring, proactive customer service to our students as a representative of Pierce College.
Actively contribute to a welcoming, nurturing, friendly environment for students who engage with Pierce College academic support departments and programs.
Demonstrate communication and student interactions that promote and maintain a harmonious and cooperative learning community of practice with your departmental colleagues.
Promote Pierce College academic support departments to students, staff, and faculty as programs that are compassionate, equity-based, antiracist academic support services that encourage a non-deficit approach to academic support.
Develop sufficient knowledge of academic and student support programs to assist and refer students to applicable and appropriate services at Pierce College that meet the needs of the student.
Program Support
Provide aid, professional development, or mentoring to colleagues in one or more subject-specific areas.
Maintain accuracy in program scheduling and record-keeping used to collect, coordinate, and implement program services.
Learn and utilize embedded support program Canvas pages, scheduling systems, and other learning management systems, as necessary.
Required Education:
Some college credits in Mathematics or a STEM field, should have proficiency in Introductory Statistics and/or Calculus.
Required Experience:
Experience working with students who have been marginalized/minoritized, including those who may be economically disadvantaged, first-generation, and/or first time in college.
Ability to effectively juggle competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.(Résumé)
Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: www.naces.org/members.html (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
Upload (attach) a list of at least three professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
Provide a response to the following question: (Supplemental Question) ""Please describe any ideas you have for creating an environment where all students feel welcome and valued" Please limit your response to a maximum of 750 words.
Special Note: To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
