College of the Siskiyous

Instructional Support Specialist, Fine Arts

Job# 202200132

Salary: $49,756.00 - $63,029.00 Annually

Deadline: Continuous 

Complete job description and application available online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siskiyous/jobs/4989437/instructional-support-specialist-fine-arts?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Under the supervision of an administrator and direction of faculty, the Instructional Support Specialist – Fine Arts position supports instruction for the Fine Arts discipline; coordinates and facilitates the day-to-day activities of the fine arts laboratory and classroom environments; prepares equipment and supplies for laboratory sessions; ensures standards of safety in laboratories is observed at all times; ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment is maintained; and ensures lab chemical storage and disposal in accordance with District, college, and established Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.

College of the Siskiyous seeks applicants who possess the skills and qualities necessary to provide exceptional support to our diverse student body. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the richness of our community. If you share our commitment to social and racial justice and are passionate about creating a more equitable educational experience, we encourage you to apply.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The instructional Support Specialist – Fine Arts requires detailed knowledge of the fine arts subject matter applicate to the assignment and the ability to assist in providing instruction to others in an effective manner. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the fine arts discipline laboratories which includes responsibility for maintaining an inventory of requirement materials, supplies, consumables; preparing and setting up equipment and materials for laboratory exercises; and responsibility for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of laboratory equipment and facilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Essential responsibilities are designated by *.

1. Supports instruction in the assigned discipline; prepares materials and equipment for laboratory sessions and activities; prepares for and assists with classroom lectures and demonstrations. *

2. Provides direction and laboratory instruction to students on darkroom, ceramics, painting, drawing, and printmaking procedures and techniques. *

3. Assists and supports instructors and students as needed; provides direction to students during open laboratory and studio times; monitors and ensures students adhere to established laboratory procedures and safety requirements; implements all studio policies, procedures, and guidelines. *

4. Oversees the activities of the assigned laboratory and/or studio during open lab hours in the absence of the instructor. *

5. Organizes and maintains labs, studios, and storage spaces to maximize space and safety, as needed. *

6. Prepares and executes classroom printing projects, photography, design, and layout of instructional materials. *

7. Monitors and maintains lab, classroom, and studio inventory of equipment and supplies; facilitates the equipment loan program and check out processes for approved equipment and supplies. *

8. Takes department inventory; tracks and monitors chemical and supply inventory for labs, classroom, and instructional needs; orders chemicals, materials, and supplies when needed; works with IT and other departments to facilitate equipment repairs. *

9. Operates and maintains darkroom equipment and supplies; maintains cleanliness of darkroom; mixes and prepares chemicals needed for lab assignments. *

10. Arranges for safe storage and disposal of chemicals; ensures disposal of laboratory chemicals is done according to licensed and established waste management processes and procedures. *

11. Coordinates, plans, schedules, and performs dark room photography activities. *

12. Loads and fires electric and gas kilns; assists with and arranges for maintenance or repair of ceramic and kiln equipment. *

13. Operates and supervises the use of power tools for projects and instructional assignments. *

14. Transports students and/or artwork to and from artists’ studios and gallery shows; assists students with art exhibit construction. *

15. Coordinates and facilitates art exhibits; assists with the display of gallery artwork and shows, including but not limited to scheduling press and promotional activities related to scheduled showings. *

16. Maintains and performs minor cosmetic repairs to the college’s art gallery. *

17. Performs a wide variety of specialized computer, desktop publishing, and graphics for Art Gallery publicity. *

18. Determines and recommends purchases for fine arts department, tracks and monitors the fine arts department budgets; works with dean, business office, and other departments to ensure budget expenditures and allocations are submitted through the established budget approval process; processes a variety of accounting activities including but not limited to processing requisitions, purchase order requests, payment requests, and Cal Card statements. *

19. Receives, reviews, and verifies vendor paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; assists in the set-up of new vendors. *

20. Hires, trains, supervises, and provides work direction to student assistants, student workers, and short-term, temporary staff; may guide and direct the part-time staff assigned to the fine arts department and coordinates activities to support instructional goals; reviews updates, maintains, and files student employee records. *

21. Provides input into the assigned area of assignment, program review, and participates in the planning process in developing goals within the assigned area. *

22. Updates and maintains accurate records, files, file sharing, and filing systems. *

23. May participate in and serve on a variety of college and/or department meetings or committees. *

24. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree with coursework in Fine Arts or related discipline; AND

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience providing instructional support; OR

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.

• Experience working with chemicals used in a fine arts program or discipline.

• Material Safety Data Sheets or Global Harmonizing Certification.

• Demonstrated commitment to community college education.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Other Details

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• District and college policies and procedures related to the area of assignment.

• California Education Code related to the area of assignment.

• Organizational operations, policies, and objectives.

• Fine arts principles, materials, and techniques associated with assigned art equipment and activities.

• Fine art applicable safety methods and techniques associated with assigned art equipment and activities.

• Policies, procedures, rules, and regulations affecting department activities.

• Working with and utilizing the proper techniques for storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste.

• Computers for the purpose of performing office work and creating and maintaining a database for record keeping purposes.

• Functions and procedures associated with a Fine Arts laboratory/studio and stockroom environment.

• Materials and techniques including ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other fine art mediums.

• Three-dimensional forms.

• Equipment and materials used in Fine Arts Department, including darkroom and ceramics studio.

• The impact of color, line, shape, texture, color harmony, and movement.

• Color harmony.

• General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a community college.

• Applicable codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Record-keeping, record and file retrieval, filing, and file sharing techniques.

• Effective communication.

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Operation of computers, software programs and applications, and hardware peripherals.

• Mathematic calculations.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

• Learn, interpret, and successfully apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Fine Arts area, department, and the District.

• Anticipate and recognize area needs and improve conditions of laboratories.

• Use, design, fabricate, modify, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to potter’s wheels, gas and electric kilns, clay mixers, pub mills, air compressors, grinders, motors, and burners.

• Work with a variety of sculpture materials.

• Create simple molds.

• Communicate effectively.

• Use of appropriate and correct English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Successfully apply office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Use and adapt to different software uses and consistently learn new equipment and software procedures.

• Utilize correct safety precautions for hazardous chemical storage and disposal.

• Work from plans and specifications.

• Operate computer digital graphics, darkroom, photo, ceramic and kiln and printmaking equipment.

• Provide design and produce promotional materials.

• Monitor darkroom chemicals and glazes.

• Communicate effectively with students, college employees, and the public using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Work and collaborate with various artists.

• Understand and follow safety rules and regulations.

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.

• Create an open, supportive, and safe learning environment.

• Navigate and manage competing needs of students across multiple courses.

• Address the needs and issues of students during open lab/studio.

• Store and dispose chemicals according to all safety rules and regulations.

• Coordinate and execute area events, as assigned.

• Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.

• Coordinate flow of communications and information as needed.

• Generate and prepare comprehensive reports related to the area of assignment.

• Compose effective correspondence.

• Utilize a computer to input and/or extract data, maintain automated records, and generate computerized reports.

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with speed and accuracy.

• Work independently with little direction.

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others during the course of work.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective and appropriate course of action.

• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.

• Handle and/or refer difficult or uncomfortable situations with students, faculty, and staff related to technology resources to appropriate supervisor.

• Identify and refer ethical or legal concerns to appropriate supervisor.

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.