Senior Instructional Technician, TASS/The HUB

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number: 2025-02004
Closing: 6/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Aptos, CA
Department: TASS/HUB

Employment Opportunity

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

Under general supervision, this full-time, ten (10) month per year Senior Instructional Technician in the Tutoring and Academic Support Services/HUB works with mathematics and other STEM faculty to provide instructional support for their students; leads student tutors providing individual and group tutoring assistance to all levels of math/STEM students; opens and staffs an assigned learning center; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. In the Fall of 2022, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (51%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting Salary Range:$4,923 to $5,699 per month; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7. The maximum initial salary step placement on the classified salary schedule or confidential salary schedule is step 4. Full-time (40 hours per week), ten (10) months per year assignment. Note the annual salary is the monthly salary x 10 months.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending Governing Board ratification. Salary is subject to proration based on the beginning date of assignment. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement and an Employee Assistance Program. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance:

This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 10 months per year. Classified employee benefits include:

Up to Twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at year ten (10) - (Actual will be prorated based upon assignment.)
Up to Twelve (12) days of sick leave accrued annually, seven (7) of which can be used as Personal Necessity days annually. (Actual will be prorated based upon assignment.)
Up to Nineteen (19) paid holidays annually. (Actual will be prorated based upon assignment.)
Five percent (5%) Longevity award annually after ten (10) years of service with increases to fifteen percent (15%) at twenty (20) years
Professional Growth educational incentive program

As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below 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 this class.

Provides input in selecting, training and providing day-to-day lead work guidance and coordination to other Classified staff and student tutors; assigns, schedules and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and legal/regulatory requirements and standards; administers and participates in developing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve objectives and work standards; provides information, instruction and training on work procedures and technical, legal and regulatory requirements; leads student tutor training sessions; creates and maintains tutor work schedules.
Assists in ensuring a fair, open and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District's mission, goals and values.
Works with Math and other STEM faculty to provide support in identifying approaches that promote student success in classes; develops and implements math workshops and handouts on math topics requiring additional student support, consistent with faculty curriculum and instructional materials; upload materials to applicable websites.
Organizes and makes presentations on available tutoring services to classes at the beginning of each semester; organizes, coordinates and makes presentations at a variety of workshops.
Provides routine to advanced academic tutoring services to individual students or to groups of students by appointment or on a walk-in basis; asks questions to evaluate students' learning issues and needs and to determine appropriate courses of action to enhance their learning skills and techniques; explains math theory and concepts, math applications and math operations applicable to all levels of math classes offered; conducts one-on-one tutoring for MESA program students.
Provides clarification of course and assignment content; aids students in understanding math concepts and developing and applying problem-solving techniques appropriate to course content; uses a variety of learning resources and tutoring techniques to support students in the learning process.
Assists students to borrow textbooks, calculators, models, samples and other materials; maintains an inventory of loanable materials and records of checked-out items.
May assist in coordinating the operations of an assigned learning center; gathers, analyzes and maintains data on student attendance and usage of learning/tutoring center services; performs a variety of other administrative support duties including creating and maintaining forms, schedules, surveys, records and files; compiles data required for MIS reporting; keeps students informed of workshops, center activities and special events; may update learning center website content.

OTHER DUTIES

Coordinates with instructors and the Proctoring department to arrange for proctoring services; clarifies testing parameters with instructors and any required testing accommodations; may oversee and conduct proctoring sessions in accordance with College procedures; returns testing materials to instructors.
May provide tutoring services to students in other STEM courses including physics, chemistry and biology.
May provide bilingual tutoring services to limited English-speaking students.
Participates in outreach activities to promote the District's math and STEM programs including Math Days and other special events.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff; AND
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in mathematics or other relevant disciplines AND three (3) years of tutoring experience in an educational setting OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Theory, concepts, principles and operations of mathematics applicable to all levels of courses offered by the District from basic to advanced.
Study and learning techniques and strategies applicable to mathematics instruction for students at varying levels of English and subject-matter proficiency.
Instructional and tutorial techniques and methods applicable to a diverse range of students including those with physical, emotional and learning disabilities.
Tutorial methods appropriate for use in both individual and group tutoring environments.
Sources of learning materials to address a range of student learning issues in mathematics.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and applicable software programs.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Principles and practices of sound business communications, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Basic principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction.
Applicable Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

Schedule, assign, train, coach and review the work of student tutors in an assigned center.
Evaluate student learning needs and develop appropriate tutoring and other support strategies to enhance student learning in courses ranging from basic to advanced.
Convey understanding and empathy for students' learning issues and challenges.
Explain course materials and concepts clearly and at a level and in a manner that accurately conveys information and supports students in reaching their educational goals.
Tutor students with a variety of learning needs for a variety of course levels, either individually or in groups; transition tutoring approaches and content to different levels of mathematics and adjust communication to the level of students in the moment.
Implement student outreach programs and workshops including public speaking in classrooms and attending events.
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
Set priorities and exercise independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Uphold the District's mission, values and objectives including equity and Guided Pathways.
Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.

Additional Information

Application Process:

Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met
Attach resume
(Encouraged but not required) Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, displaying any degrees conferred (photocopies, scans, photos, and downloads are acceptable).

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters and letters of recommendation) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established in order to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation/demonstration may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/4946270/senior-instructional-technician-tass-the-hub

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Senior Instructional Technician, TASS/The HUB

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