Instruction And Classroom Support Technician 3

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting an Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 3 to join our Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETCS) team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they provide invaluable technical support for the ETSC Department, leading to student success and graduates that are career-ready for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $49,116 - $66,012 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

The Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC) Department offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in construction management, industrial/mechanical/electronics engineering technology areas, safety and health management, risk, insurance, and safety management, and technology education. Programs are based on a foundation of technical courses, math and science topics, verbal and written communications, and CWU's general education coursework requirement. Curriculum content depends heavily on a hands-on, as opposed to a highly abstract, approach to the subject matter. The department oversees roughly 60,000 square feet of laboratory spaces and approximately $4 million of instructional machines and equipment. Laboratory spaces include: metals lab, woods lab, thermos/fluids, metallurgy, electronics, construction, safety, welding, and foundry.

The ETSC Department is administratively located in the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) and offers a complete array of programs and courses at the Ellensburg campus. Additional program information about all of the departmental programs is available on the ETSC Department website.

www.cwu.edu/academics/engineering/

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

The Instruction and Classroom Support Technician supports the laboratory educational objectives of the Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC) Department. The position coordinates instructional support activities; manages equipment, supplies, budgets, and purchasing to support the instructional needs to the department; and provides teaching assistance for laboratory components of technical courses in consultation with the chair. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Job Duties

Instructional Support:

• Provides senior-level instructional support in the form of supporting laboratory components of technical classes.

• Supports the student experience by coordinating and assisting with laboratory experiments, projects, and exercises.

• Assists faculty with laboratory experiments for ETSC department courses, including equipment requirements and computer interfaces, to best meet the instructional needs of the faculty and students.

• Prepares laboratory spaces and equipment or retrieves laboratory equipment from storage for prior to upcoming class laboratories.

• May consult with faculty, design, manufacture, and test equipment used for lecture demonstrations or laboratory experiments.

• In consultation with faculty, estimates equipment needs for laboratories; evaluates and recommends the purchase, fabrication, or modification of equipment.

• May lead laboratory portion of selected classes.

Maintenance:

• Inspects, assembles, fabricates, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and/or repairs laboratory devices, hardware, and machines.

• Performs mechanical maintenance for instructional equipment.

• Coordinates the functional and safe use of laboratory facilities, equipment, and storage to meet the department's instructional needs.

Budget:

• Prepares, monitors and forecasts course support budgets, prepares cost estimates, projects equipment, software, parts, and maintenance needs.

• Coordinates the expenditures from various budget lines that are used in support of the ETSC instructional laboratories using and reconciling the Purchasing Card and CWU financial system

Lead:

• Assigns and checks work and provides training to undergraduate lab assistants who assemble lab course materials, performs equipment maintenance tasks, and provides general tasks such as clean up, supporting classes, and inventory management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized professional training, knowledge, and skills in machining, fabrication, welding, carpentry, plumbing, computer hardware and/or software functions OR closely related fields.

• Demonstrated commitment to a safe and healthy learning environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to relate to the public, students, staff, and faculty in an instructional environment.

• Ability to prioritize work and work with frequent interruptions.

• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an academic environment.

• Strong industrial experience or related education.

• Project lead experience.

• Budgeting experience.

• Experience working with diverse groups to come to consensus on instructional, budgeting, and priority requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction course of study or a closely related field or combination of education and commensurable experience.

• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversity.

• Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.

• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.

• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.

• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position is based on the range 47 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $49,116 and maximum annual salary of $66,012. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / PSE Bargaining Unit 4

Working Conditions: Work is performed in office and laboratory settings on the Ellensburg campus. There are daily in-person interactions with students, faculty, staff and community members. It is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of remaining at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, using repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Some stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying or moving of objects associated with the maintenance of equipment or experiments is required. Standard shop safety practices must be maintained to provide a safe workspace. The job is physically demanding, lifting heavy weights (up to 50 pounds) may be required.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;

• Resume including work history, education, training; and

• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: August 1, 2024

Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Greg Lyman

Title: Department Chair

Email: Greg.Lyman@cwu.edu

Phone: (509) 963-1760

Website: www.cwu.edu/academics/engineering/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

This position is part of a Public School Employees of Washington (PSE) bargaining unit.

The seniority date for the selected applicant shall be set in accordance with Article 43.2 of the Public School Employees (PSE) collective bargaining agreement.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.

DEI Statement

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members.

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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