Instructional Assistant - Public Safety Programs

Under direction of assigned manager, provides a full range of instructional support to the faculty, students, and staff requiring in-depth knowledge of subject area; provides administrative support to program faculty; communicates with vendors, coordinates purchasing and monitors budget expenditures, maintains supply inventories and equipment in assigned labs; assists with scheduling students for clinicals/field experiences to ensure compliance; supervises and provides training to paid and volunteer temporary workers;; and performs a variety of other duties as needed to provide technical and teaching assistance to instructional staff.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

• Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
• Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu .

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Assists instructional staff with setup of laboratory demonstrations, simulations, and illustrations pertaining to the Public Safety Programs (Fire Technology, Health Sciences / EMT & Administration of Justice); assists with development of instructional delivery methods; updates and maintains student reference materials and manuals.

2. Assists with selection processes for EMT, Administration of Justice and Fire Academy Aides according to established District and program guidelines; assists with maintenance of required employment documents and record functions; assigns and schedules paid and volunteer employees; oversees scheduling of students for clinical/field experiences to ensure compliance with requirements.

3. Assists with the coordination of National Registry exams, including psychomotor skills testing. Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; provides input regarding budget(s) development; monitors budget expenditures and coordinates purchasing to meet needs within budget parameters; research’s materials and pricing and coordinates with external vendors and/or appropriate Purchasing Office staff; prepares reports on departmental purchasing; coordinates budget transfers, as authorized.

4. Prepares written reports and communications to agencies that provide program and course certification and accreditation; informs staff of changes to policies, procedures, protocol, and curriculum as necessary.

5. Provides a variety of administrative support; responds to inquiries regarding departmental operations or refer to appropriate staff; prepares or assists with the preparation of departmental reports and correspondence; performs other clerical tasks including duplicating materials, processing mail, and answering telephones.

6. Disseminates, collects, assembles, inspects, calibrates, makes minor repairs to, and returns to storage in working order assigned equipment and apparatus.

7. Maintains and sets up multi-media and computer-related equipment; provides troubleshooting assistance of multi-media equipment and computer.

8. Assists with student application and registration processes.

9. Assists with preparation and presentation of information for outreach and recruitment events.

10. Assists with development of promotional information regarding programs and classes including videos, newsletters, brochures, flyers, and public announcements.

11. Trains and provides work direction to assigned student workers and temporary help as assigned.

12. Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to two years of college level course work in health, fire science, administration of justice, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in emergency medical services.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain an Emergency Medical Responder or First Responder certification (CPR certification).

QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Academic, physical, and legal rules, regulations, and other requirements necessary to enroll in fire, health care, and administration of justice courses.

• Continuing education requirements associated with the degrees and certificates offered

• Instructional, lab, and learning challenges with respect to the study of public safety.

• Tutorial and instructional techniques.

• Operational characteristics of apparatus, equipment, and materials pertaining to assigned subject area.

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including applicable software applications such as word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and database management.

• Basic inventory processes and procedures and techniques.

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Basic budgeting and booking concepts.

• Principles of lead supervision and training. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Equity-minded practices that support increased student success and the closing of equity gaps in a distance learning environment.

• Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities, and other groups.

Ability to:

• Perform the full range of responsibilities of the job including coordinating and providing instructional assistance and support to adult students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and skill levels.

• Convey technical concepts to others and to facilitate a small group learning process. Make presentations to small groups.

• Prepare demonstrations, simulations, and illustrations to support instruction.

• Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment, develop and maintain effective working relationships, and recognize learning disabilities and make the appropriate referrals for assistance.

• Listen actively and effectively, identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students, and build student confidence in the subject matter.

• Assist with instructional tasks including to administer tests and tutor students in various concepts and problem solving.

• Process documents leading to certificates or licenses.

• Research using libraries and internet-based search methods.

• Observe laboratory protocols and ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database management, network management, desktop publishing, and Internet navigation applications.

• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.

• Hire, train, and supervise student and/or other temporary help.

• Work independently and collaboratively. • Perform general clerical functions. Maintain accurate records. Organize storage facilities.

• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

• Learn and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed indoors in an education center/classroom/laboratory setting and outdoors in the field; exposure to wet/damp surfaces, extremes of heat or cold, moderately high levels of noise, chemicals, fumes, smoke, and gases, and moving objects/vehicles; work with laboratory equipment and apparatus; work with or in water. Moderate exposure to risks controlled by safety precaution.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and/or education center/classroom/laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate laboratory and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
• Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
• 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
• 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time)
• Competitive benefits package
• Flexible work schedules may be available
• Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

• Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
• Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu .

Helpful Tip:

Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).

Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants .

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).

Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process

Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval

Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found at https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/ .

H1B1 Visa Sponsorship Not Available

At this time, we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu .

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.

If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.

TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice

English 1-800-735-2929

Spanish 1-800-855-3000

Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO

English 1-800-735-2922

Spanish 1-800-855-3000

From or to Speech-to- Speech

English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784

Closing Date/Time: Sun, 03 Aug 2025

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