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Instructional Assistant, Info Technology at Los Angeles Community College District

Application Deadline

10/20/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/2/2023
Contact
Personnel Commission
213-891-2129
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4,917.38 - $6,091.78/mo
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California, spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Our colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associate’s degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of our students and the greater Los Angeles area.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Instructional Assistant, Info Technology. An Instructional Assistant, Info Technology monitors and maintains one or more instructional computer laboratories and provides students with assistance in the areas of computer programming, equipment operation, and use of standard software applications.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Monthly Salary: $4,917.38 - $6,091.78* ($59,008.56 - $73,101.36 annually) *Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually. Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available. Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension.?Employees are also covered by Social Security. - - - TYPICAL DUTIES Schedules and oversees the use of one or more instructional computer laboratories by students, faculty, and staff. Explains to students the established instructional laboratory policies and the use of equipment available within the instructional laboratory. Assists students with problems related to arithmetic and logic operations, flowcharting, or coding, testing, and debugging of their computer program assignments. Assists students with use of standard application software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, and computerized accounting. Assists instructional staff in coordinating classroom instruction with hands-on operation of computer equipment and programming experience by providing them with observations regarding the problems encountered and progress being made by students using the laboratory as part of the educational program. Diagnoses computer equipment malfunctions and takes corrective action involving minor adjustments and repairs such as changing Blue Ray, CD/DVD, hard disk, and other storage media drives, adapter cards, and memory on computer equipment. Performs installations and updates of software programs. Contacts maintenance and service personnel when appropriate and maintains records of maintenance and repair calls. Sets up and maintains records of equipment reservations, user identification numbers, student usage accounts, and other computer equipment utilization statistics. Maintains inventory records of supplies and equipment, and prepares periodic inventory reports and requisitions. Assists instructors with preparation of lab materials such as development of proper computer operating instructions, lab problems, and documentation. Assists instructors with research of product specifications related to software and hardware purchasing options. Performs start up and shut down of computer laboratory equipment and all backup and security procedures including detection and removal of computer viruses. May provide training and work direction to student employees. Performs related duties as assigned. - - - VACANCIES A vacancy currently exists at the West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College - - - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field which included course work in at least two computer programming languages, basic computer operations and operating systems, and the use of computer applications software. OR B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of recent, full-time, paid programming and computer operations experience in a computer environment which included a local area network. Programming experience must include applications development in at least two computer programming languages and the use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, desktop publishing, and presentation software. For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website. - - - HOW TO APPLY Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=4569&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline. For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp. - - - SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list. - - - ACCOMMODATION Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time. - - - CONTACT US Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu Phone: (213) 891-2129 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM - - - DISTRICT INFORMATION The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Monthly Salary: $4,917.38 - $6,091.78* ($59,008.56 - $73,101.36 annually) *Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually. Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available. Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension.?Employees are also covered by Social Security. - - - TYPICAL DUTIES Schedules and oversees the use of one or more instructional computer laboratories by students, faculty, and staff. Explains to students the established instructional laboratory policies and the use of equipment available within the instructional laboratory. Assists students with problems related to arithmetic and logic operations, flowcharting, or coding, testing, and debugging of their computer program assignments. Assists students with use of standard application software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, and computerized accounting. Assists instructional staff in coordinating classroom instruction with hands-on operation of computer equipment and programming experience by providing them with observations regarding the problems encountered and progress being made by students using the laboratory as part of the educational program. Diagnoses computer equipment malfunctions and takes corrective action involving minor adjustments and repairs such as changing Blue Ray, CD/DVD, hard disk, and other storage media drives, adapter cards, and memory on computer equipment. Performs installations and updates of software programs. Contacts maintenance and service personnel when appropriate and maintains records of maintenance and repair calls. Sets up and maintains records of equipment reservations, user identification numbers, student usage accounts, and other computer equipment utilization statistics. Maintains inventory records of supplies and equipment, and prepares periodic inventory reports and requisitions. Assists instructors with preparation of lab materials such as development of proper computer operating instructions, lab problems, and documentation. Assists instructors with research of product specifications related to software and hardware purchasing options. Performs start up and shut down of computer laboratory equipment and all backup and security procedures including detection and removal of computer viruses. May provide training and work direction to student employees. Performs related duties as assigned. - - - VACANCIES A vacancy currently exists at the West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College - - - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field which included course work in at least two computer programming languages, basic computer operations and operating systems, and the use of computer applications software. OR B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of recent, full-time, paid programming and computer operations experience in a computer environment which included a local area network. Programming experience must include applications development in at least two computer programming languages and the use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, desktop publishing, and presentation software. For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website. - - - HOW TO APPLY Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=4569&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline. For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp. - - - SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list. - - - ACCOMMODATION Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time. - - - CONTACT US Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu Phone: (213) 891-2129 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM - - - DISTRICT INFORMATION The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.