Job Description

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About Rio Hondo College

Basic Function

Representative Duties

1. Plans, conceptualizes, develops, and conducts advanced technology related staff development training workshops; receives input from varied sources. E
2. Assesses institutional training needs and directions and conducts workshops and/or one-on-one training programs on various software packages for college faculty and staff; establishes an expertise network of colleagues familiar with specific software and other advanced technology. E
3. Develops and maintains current technology course training materials; evaluates and/or develops training materials such as user guides, handbooks, handouts, and other documentation on the use of various software applications and other forms of advanced technology. E
4. Attends various conferences, seminars, and/or meetings related to the use and development of advanced technology and training techniques. E
5. Assists in the development of the District’s Professional Development Plan with special attention to advanced technology training needs and directions. E
6. Assists the Professional Development Office and Technology and Information Services staff with technology evaluation, set-up, and training as needed. E
7. May provide technical assistance to college faculty and staff in identifying, evaluating, installing, and implementing micro-computing software or applications.
8. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations including but not limited to greets and directs visitors, answers, responds to callers, and directs incoming phone calls; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion or requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance standard office equipment. E
9. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

• District policies and procedures related to the area of assignment.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.
• Best practices and procedures on use of various office equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, e-mail, and relational database applications.
• Diverse operating systems.
• Fundamental programming languages.
• Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Diagnose institutional situations in which the application of advanced technology might be applicable and prescribe and perform appropriate training.
• Conceptualize and execute training workshops on spreadsheets, word processing and micro-computer databases.
• Work independently and communicate with non-technical users and other personnel in a positive, professional manner.
• Assist various faculty and staff in understanding the operation of personal computers and other advanced technology.
• Gather information regarding institutional needs within work units and assess and prescribe potential solutions to workplace demands utilizing computers and/or other advanced technology.
• Read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals and prepare clear, concise documentation.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Operate various office machines (including personal computers and copiers) and the use of software, such as, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and District Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with district faculty, staff, and/or students as well as appropriate vendors.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computing science, information technology, or related field; AND
• Two (2) years of experience as a technology trainer or similar.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

Working Conditions

Position Description

Application Procedure

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.

• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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