Assistant III, Instructional Support - Chemistry

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Assistant III, Instructional Support - Chemistry at Trinity River Campus. This on-site role supports instructional tasks in the chemistry lab and tutoring students to reinforce concepts.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemistry or related field and experience in laboratory settings. Regular daytime hours Monday through Friday apply, with no remote work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with 3 years related experience or combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related science discipline preferred; 1 year experience in instructional or research labs ideal.
• Strong customer service, communication skills, and ability to work with students in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Discusss teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Maintains and checks out equipment used for field production.
• Plans, prepares, develops, and maintains teaching aids or materials.
• Maintains lab software and liaises with Academic Computing for lab workstations.
• Provides secretarial duties for program bids and purchase orders and maintains files and advisory minutes.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce concepts.
• Researches equipment for purchases and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Lab software

Interpersonal communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Title: Assistant III, Instructional Support -Chemistry

Department: TR Sci, Tech, Eng, & Mth Admin

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $50,500

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for performing instructional tasks in alaboratory setting and assisting students through tutoring andteaching.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
• Maintains and checks out to students, equipment used for field production
• Plans, prepares, develops, and maintains various teaching aids or materials
• Maintains software on lab computers and liaises with Academic Computing for lab workstations
• Provides secretarial duties for program bids and purchase orders, program recordkeeping for files and advisory committee minutes
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
• Researches equipment for purchases
• Delegates work duties to work-study student assistants
• Previews, orders, and maintains inventories of equipment, instructional materials and supplies

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the work site
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related science discipline
• At least one (1) years’ experience supporting instructional or research laboratories in a higher education setting
• At least one (1) year's working experience maintaining scientific laboratory equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].