Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma. The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs over 1000 full and part-time staff. Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.

Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 - Nursing Program
Salary: $20 per hour

Reports to: Dean of Instruction, Professional Technical Programs and Workforce Education	Department: Practical Nursing
Position Type: PT Hourly, Non-Permanent
Opens: Spring 2012	Closes: Open until filled - First review 4/20/12
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL CANDIDATES GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 is responsible for coordinating instructional support activities for the Practical Nursing and Nurse Assistant programs. This position will assist Nursing faculty with SIMS instruction and support services for a variety of courses including the liaison with off campus clinical sites. The Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 receives general supervision from the Dean of Instruction for Professional Technical Programs & Workforce Education. Distinguishing Characteristics: Senior-level class responsible for coordinating instructional support activities, designing/developing instructional support programs or designing and constructing equipment. Under general direction, provides support to courses requiring an emphasis in complex design and development tasks such as developing experiments/demonstrations where only general theoretical concepts are identified, designing instructional support applications based on current research findings. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Inspects, tests, adjusts and does major repair of scientific and laboratory support equipment, including but not limited to the SIM family Develops scientific instructional programs, demonstration models , including Nursing Modules and laboratory procedures in conjunction with assigned faculty/teacher Designs, constructs and tests equipment used for lecture demonstrations or laboratory experiments using the SIM family and other lab equipment as appropriate Coordinates laboratory support, maintenance and store room functions Evaluates equipment specifications and makes purchase recommendations Provides training for students and faculty in a specialty area such as a specific computer software program, including all SIM related software Maintains computerized inventory of all lab materials and equipment Performs the duties of Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 Acts as coordinator of shop or laboratory controlling all equipment, chemicals and use of space Designs/develops computer software for use in SIM laboratory courses May direct assigned personnel May teach laboratory portion of selected classes Performs related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current licensure as a Practical Nurse for the State of Washington (LPN) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) AND two years of full-time experience as an Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 OR equivalent education/experience. The desired candidate will also have the ability to: Contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation. Work in a complex and dynamic environment where success is often the result of cooperation and collaboration. Effectively express ideas and information through the spoken word and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader. Maintain ethics, integrity, confidentiality and use sound professional judgment. Work cooperatively and strategically with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities in a courteous, respectful and professional manner. SALARY: $20 per hour TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a part-time hourly position up to 16 hours per week, according to office needs. Part-time hourly employees who work 350 hours or more in any 12 month period are covered under the WFSE contract and will be required to pay dues. All offers of employment are subject to background verification. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: To qualify for consideration, applicants must submit a completed application packet which includes the following: A completed official Green River Community College application form A cover letter addressing how the applicant meets the essential functions and required qualifications Current resume If you are unable to download an application, one can be requested by email (hr@greenriver.edu) or by phone at (253) 288-3320. Please do not staple materials. Send completed application materials to: Attn: Mary Singer Green River Community College 12401 SE 320th Auburn, WA 98092 Or email to msinger@greenriver.edu Or fax materials to: (253) 288-3448 For further information please contact Mary Singer, 253-833-9111 Ext 2207 Responsibility for submission of required application materials before the deadline rests with the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants who fax or e-mail materials must then forward original signed materials. Unsolicited materials will not be considered or returned to the applicant. The application package and all materials submitted with it, become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy. The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional information about Green River Community College at: http://www.greenriver.edu/