Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructional Support Specialist - Arts/Media
Department
Media Studies
Primary Location
San Marcos
Location Details
- Palomar College believes a healthy work-life balance can improve the physical, emotional, and mental health of our employees. In support of this belief, the District offers the opportunity to work remotely for certain positions, depending on the operational needs of the District and the provisions of the Remote Work Policy. Probationary employees are not eligible to work remotely unless approved by the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resource Services. No employee is guaranteed the right to work remotely. No employee shall be authorized to work remotely 100% of the time unless approved by the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resource Services.
- Palomar has multiple campus locations (San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook); training may occur at any of these locations and the work location is subject to change depending on future department needs.
- Potential future vacancies may include other District departments, locations, and/or work schedules (i.e. days, evenings or nights).
- Requires occasional travel to other District locations.
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Category
Classified
Hours per week
40
Number of Months
12 month
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Occasional night and weekend hours will be required due to department needs.
- Schedule is subject to change depending on future department needs as course offerings, course assignments and class schedules/timing may shift each semester.
Grade
27
Salary/Wage
$5,871.81
Salary/Wage Frequency
Monthly
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.
- Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO, and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
- Vacation, sick leave and 25 paid holidays
- $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
- Employee long-term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – Confidential free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources for all members of your household
- Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits
- Enrollment in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System)
The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.
Primary Function
Provides instructional assistance to faculty and students in an arts and/or media studies instructional laboratory or studio environment; oversees day-to-day activities, ensuring the safe laboratory/studio environment, including safe operations of equipment and work processes and the safe mixing, use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and biohazards; provides lead guidance and training to short-term, temporary and student employees assigned to the labs/studios; monitors the budget for assigned labs and studios and requisitions equipment, consumables and supplies, including chemicals and other materials, to meet laboratory and instructional needs; independently performs complex technical duties; assists instructors in developing and implementing instructional programs; maintains a clean, safe and orderly learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience: Three years of experience providing instructional or tutorial assistance to students in the assigned subject matter area, or three years of related work experience in the assigned subject area.
- Note: For work experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months.
AND
- Education: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university.
Transcripts must be included to receive credit for education and/or to substitute education in lieu of experience (i.e. Bachelor’s degree = 4 years of experience). Click here for Guidelines for Equivalency for Classified Positions.
Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/index, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement
Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.
Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:
- Access – We make education possible for everyone.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.
All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Related coursework or degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in and/or extensive knowledge of photographic principles, including artificial lighting techniques and proper functions of photographic and video equipment.
- Experience with techniques and function of video cameras, microphones, booms, portable lighting kits, and studio lighting equipment, including maintenance and proper use.
- Knowledge and experience with basic color management for inkjet printing, such as Epson printers (both small and large format), monitor calibration, and proper color workflow.
Licenses and/or Certificates
- Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Supervision Received From: Manager, Arts and Media Operations
Supervision Given: Direction and Guidance
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees day-to-day activities in an assigned arts or media studies laboratory or studio; trains students in the set up, operation, use and maintenance of lab equipment, materials and resources; responds to student questions regarding laboratory procedures and requirements; ensures labs are open and ready for use during scheduled hours and that equipment is in sound working order; monitors to ensure lab closing procedures are followed; maintains a clean, safe and orderly learning environment; ensures the security of laboratory/studio equipment and materials.
- May participate in selecting, scheduling, training and overseeing student employees assigned to the area/lab; leads, assigns and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with College/department/lab standards; provides training on work processes and technical procedures; prepares timesheets; provides information to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors; assists in ensuring a fair and open work environment in accordance with the College’s commitment to teamwork, mutual trust and respect.
- Maintains the safety of the area, laboratory and/or studio environment; provides instruction and demonstrates safety procedures to lab assistants and students; monitors ongoing activities in the laboratory to ensure safety procedures are followed; inspects and maintains laboratory safety equipment and safety kits; immediately reports any safety concerns and/or needed repairs to the supervisor and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S); provides and documents annual safety training for staff, faculty and lab assistants; in coordination with EH&S, creates and updates safety manuals and handouts; serves as liaison for the annual safety inspection and takes action to correct any deficiencies identified; maintains and updates Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) notebooks as required by law.
- Assists instructors in developing and implementing new laboratory/studio curriculum and exercises; investigates equipment, materials and supplies needed and prepares cost estimates; develops, explains and demonstrates use of materials and techniques; prepares specialized materials and solutions for unique applications.
- Sets up various experiments and classroom demonstrations planned or requested by instructors; calculates, mixes, prepares, labels and stores a variety of chemical solutions, reagents, media, compounds, bacterial cultures and samples; labels, safely stores and periodically arranges with EH&S for the disposal of expired chemicals, chemical solutions and biohazards generated during daily laboratory use.
- Monitors the area/laboratory/studio budget; maintains and prepares requisitions to replenish consumables, materials and supplies including chemicals, glazes and other materials and supplies to meet laboratory needs; prepares work orders for facilities repairs and upgrades and for the replacement and purchase of equipment.
- Provides tutoring assistance to students during classroom and open lab/studio time; provides clear and concise explanations and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding and reinforce instructor teaching; interprets and guides students through course and laboratory assignments; counsels students on study skills; monitors and reviews student work and assignments and discusses student progress with instructors.
- When assigned to a photography laboratory and dark room and other media studies studios, oversees and maintains different learning environments; calibrates, adjusts and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on laboratory, dark room, studio lighting and/or computerized digital printing equipment; provides regular maintenance and arranges major repairs; examines literature and recommends the purchase of new equipment; oversees equipment check-in/check-out processes, database and systems, using district software.
- When assigned to an art studio that may include ceramics, glassblowing, jewelry, foundry, sculpture, painting and drawing, oversees and maintains various related learning environments; oversees the studio/laboratory areas and performs preventive maintenance and repair of equipment related to the studio, such as kilns, glassblowing furnaces, jewelry-making tools, foundry equipment, and sculpting tools; maintains studio equipment associated with studio art classes and artistic processes, arranging for major repairs; tracks the remaining life of studio equipment, evaluates relevant literature for equipment updates, and makes recommendations for new equipment acquisitions.
Marginal Functions:
- Creates presentations, conducts orientations and coordinates lab/studio tours.
- Maintains content of the department website; posts promotional and informational materials.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Advanced methods and practices of student instructional support and tutoring.
- Use and operation of computers with standard business and specialized software applicable to assigned laboratories and studios.
- Methods and procedures for diagnosing and resolving minor computer hardware and software problems used in an art and/or media studies classroom or laboratory environment.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Office practices and procedures, including recordkeeping.
- Sources of instructional support materials and aids to meet the needs of students and faculty in a learning center and/or laboratory.
- OSHA and District safety policies, procedures and safe work practices applicable to the assigned laboratory/studio including work around dangerous equipment and tools and the safe mixing, storage and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Photographic principles, including functions and techniques in the use of film and digital cameras, video equipment and studio lighting equipment.
- Principles and techniques involved in the mixing of photographic chemicals in a darkroom setting.
- Uses and functions and maintenance of lighting and sound equipment and accessories.
- Principles, methods and techniques of color management in both small and large format printing.
Skill in:
- Providing effective tutoring, instruction and guidance to students in an assigned arts/media studies laboratory or studio; accurately, thoroughly and clearly answer students’ subject matter, equipment use and technology questions.
- Providing day-to-day administrative and technical support to instructors in carrying out their responsibilities.
- Organizing, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
- Assigning and inspecting the work of student workers and lower level staff.
- Training, demonstrating, inspecting, enforcing and monitoring safe work practices and safety compliance by instructors, staff, student employees and students in an arts/media studies laboratory or studio environment with hazardous chemicals and equipment.
- Providing day-to-day technical support for computer hardware, peripherals and software in assigned laboratories/studios.
- Walking students through uses and operations of specialized equipment, tools, hardware and software.
- Analyzing, interpreting, explaining and applying relevant laws, regulations, ordinances and policies.
- Operating a computer, enterprise software, standard business software and other standard business and instructional equipment.
- Organizing and maintaining a variety of records and files.
- Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, age, cultural, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, race, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information.
- Using tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: The employee primarily works in an instructional laboratory, studio or classroom environment, with exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and moisture requiring the use of personal protective equipment. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. The employee must be able to work at any college location or facility during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods and to use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel and operate laboratory/studio equipment, tools, computers and other business equipment; the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more; smell and distinguish colors; and near visual acuity to operate equipment and tools and read computer screens.
Terms of Employment
- The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), and TB risk assessment. Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
- Please note, due to the working and physical conditions listed on this job posting, the person selected for hire will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, which includes a drug test. If selected, successful completion of all components of the physical is required to be eligible for employment.
- This position also carries a probationary period of six months from the date of hire.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
06/16/2025
Close Date
06/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
P0976P
Additional Application Information
- The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Palomar College is committed to antiracism. If you are selected for this position, how will you commit to antiracism in your new role?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- ACCCA.org
- CalJOBS
- CCC Registry
- ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Colleague/Friend/Relative
- CraigsList
- DSPSjobs.com
- EdJoin
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Human Resources at Palomar College
- Indeed.com
- indian-affairs.org
- Job Fair
- MilitaryJob.com
- Other Source
- Palomar College website
- San Diego LGBT Job Board (http://www.gsdba.org/pages/Jobs)
- SDBCjobs.com
- Vista Chamber
- If other source, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Supplemental Materials
- Supplemental Materials 2
- Supplemental Materials 3
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
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