Instructional Assistant - Commercial & Residential Electrical

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southmost College is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Commercial & Residential Electrical at the Main Campus. You will support lab operations, assist faculty with curricula, and reinforce theory with hands-on tutoring in the electrical labs.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching aids, maintaining inventories, and supervising part-time staff to ensure a safe, efficient learning environment for students and faculty alike.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Electrical or Electronics required.
• Minimum two years of full-time electrical experience required.
• TDLR Apprentice License and OSHA-10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates Electrical lab courses.
• Assists in planning and developing lab teaching aids and materials.
• Maintains inventory records and lab supplies.
• Keeps a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Trains and supervises part-time lab staff.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Lab organization

Safety in lab

Team collaboration

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associates degree or higher in Electrical or Electronics

TDLR Apprentice License

OSHA-10 Certification

Tools

Lab software

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Commercial & Residential Electrical

Position Information

Classification Title

Job Title

Job Title Instructional Assistant - Commercial & Residential Electrical

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Position Length

Position Length Full-time

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

Provides support to the Department of Commercial and Residential Electrician by supplying, maintaining, and organizing laboratory equipment, assisting faculty in the development of lab curricula, reinforcing lecture material and providing direct tutorial, training and/or instructional lab support to students and laboratory personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates Commercial and Residential Electrician laboratory courses.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids and materials for the labs.
• Maintains inventory records and an accurate accountability for all supplies, materials, equipment and software.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Maintains software on lab computers and serves as liaison with the Information Systems staff.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments in the labs and in study areas to reinforce learning concepts.
• Trains and supervises part-time employees assigned to the laboratory.
• Designs and implements sound operational policies and procedures for the laboratory.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of operational policies and procedures.
• Researches and evaluates lab equipment for purchases.
• Delegates work duties to work-study student assistants.
• Previews, orders and maintains inventories of equipment, instructional materials and supplies.
• Keeps regular and accurate records and prepares reports regarding tutoring sessions and lab usage.
• Assists in the preparation of workshops and materials to enhance lab assignments.
• Provides feedback for instructors where applicable.
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College.
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community.
• Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
• Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

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.

• A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, materials, HAZCOMS , and other related items to the industry including the ability to tutor for construction safety and tool safety, and familiarity of general installation methods and practices using laboratory materials and equipment.
• Experience in preparing laboratory materials.
• Demonstrate organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines.
• Skills in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Familiarity with safety and safety precautions in a construction lab setting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in a diverse, multi- cultural environment.
• Excellent computer, customer service, and interpersonal skills; including the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, College employees, and the public.
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks during numerous interruptions.
• Ability to perform and excel in a high-tech all-digital environment, including experience working with computerized systems.

Required Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.

• Associates degree or higher in an Electrical or Electronics related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a full-time employee in electrical or related field.
• TDLR Apprentice License
• OSHA -10 Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual in English-Spanish.

Certificates and Licensures

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 frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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.

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. 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 moderate.

Disclaimer: 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.

Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

With Accommodations

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • TSC Website
  • HigherEdjobs
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Ardms.org
  • Acr.org
  • Acsa-arch.org
  • Chroniclevitae.com
  • Local Newspaper Ad
  • Local Hospital referral
  • Facebook
  • Work-In-Texas/Texas Workforce Commission
  • Job Fair
  • Personal Referral
• * Do you have an associate’s degree or higher in an Electrical or Electronics related field from an accredited college or university?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a full-time employee in the electrical or related field?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you currently have an valid TDLR Apprentice License?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you currently have a valid OSHA-10 Certificate?
  • yes
  • no
• Yes
• No
• * If hired, can you present evidence of your U.S. Citizenship or proof of your legal right to work in this country?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae