Job Description

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short- Term, Non-Continuing Instructional Aide - Biology.

This is a temporary, non-continuing position.

We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: https://www.mendocino.edu/college/mission-vision-values-goals .

Under the general direction of the Dean or designee, provides instructional support in the classroom and/or lab setting.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 6-10 hours as needed with up to 60 hours during the semester, $18.63 per hour. Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.

Please see the current salary schedule at: https://www.mendocino.edu/college/employment/salary-schedule

Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn three (3) days of sick leave per year.

Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small- sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support student and institutional success by executing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides instructional support to students during class and/or lab time
Notifies students of additional services on campus; such as tutoring and other resources
Assists faculty with material coordination and or/dispersion
May assist with data entry
May assist with set up of classroom materials and exhibits
May assist students with computer usage or software

Other duties as assigned DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Assist instructors during Microbiology and Physiology labs
Assist lab technicians with set-up and clean-up

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Classroom setting; subject to moderate noise; frequent interruptions; frequent social interactions. May lift up to 25 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check, completion of TB, and work permit where required.

Education:
High School Diploma/GED required; AA preferred

Have successfully completed Microbiology and Physiology labs or have a working knowledge of labs.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Specific curriculum and any equipment or tools, as appropriate to the classroom setting;
Basic teaching and learning principles, study skills, and customer service skills;
Appropriate language skills including usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary;
Basic arithmetic;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

DEPARTMENT KNOWLEDGE OF:
Aseptic technique
Light microscopy
Instrumentation
Excel for data analysis
Pure culture
Media preparation
BSL1 & BSL2 PPE and working conditions
BSL 2 requirements for human body fluids and pathogens

ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders;
Follow verbal and written directions;
Follow through on assigned task;
Conduct self in a professional manner;
Abide by District policies and procedures;
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds;
Walk and/or stand for intermittent periods;
Develop and maintain constructive relationship with students of diverse learning needs;
Maintain accurate records;
Help students identify problems and recommend solutions

PHYSICAL ABILITY TO:
Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, driving, and frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs).

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