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Senior Instructional Computer Lab Technician

This document describes the role and responsibilities of a Senior Instructional Computer Lab Technician. The position involves supervising computer labs, assisting students, maintaining equipment, and coordinating tutors. Duties include operating lab computers and networks, directing students, monitoring progress, keeping records, preparing budgets, and performing minor repairs. Qualifications include an AA degree in the subject area, 5 years of teaching experience, computer skills, and the ability to coordinate labs and assist instruction.

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Senior Instructional Computer Lab Technician

This document describes the role and responsibilities of a Senior Instructional Computer Lab Technician. The position involves supervising computer labs, assisting students, maintaining equipment, and coordinating tutors. Duties include operating lab computers and networks, directing students, monitoring progress, keeping records, preparing budgets, and performing minor repairs. Qualifications include an AA degree in the subject area, 5 years of teaching experience, computer skills, and the ability to coordinate labs and assist instruction.

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GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION

SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTER LAB TECHNICIAN

DEFINITION

Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of computer


equipment, supplies and inventory. Performs technical, clerical, supervisory and
tutoring duties in an academic computer lab. Accommodates computer assisted
learning programs to the curriculum assigned.

Positions assigned to this classification may work in any of the Academic


Computing Labs (English, ESL/Foreign Language, Math/Science, Music, Media
Arts, Physical Science, San Gabriel and San Rafael labs.)

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Senior Instructional Computer Lab Technician assumes responsibility for


student instructional assistance exercising independent judgment in the
interpretation and application of classroom procedures and policy. May
coordinate duties of lower-level staff.

An Instructional Lab Technician provides instructional support within a framework


of established procedures. The work of this class requires a knowledge of
general and discipline-specific software applications, and the ability to choose a
limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.

An Assistant Instructional Computer Lab Technician assists in providing


instructional support within established guidelines and under immediate
supervision. While a variety of tasks may be assigned, changes in procedures or
exceptions are explained in detail as they arise.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the academic personnel in the laboratory.

Work direction is exercised over Instructional Computer Lab Technicians,


Assistant Instructional Lab Technicians and Student Workers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Operates the lab’s computers and network(s).

Directs and assists students individually and in small groups in laboratory work
provided by instructors.

Coordinates work schedules and student assignments with the laboratory faculty
supervisor.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (continued)

Monitors student progress.

Keeps records of student work according to established procedure.

Assists in coordinating, training, and recording the hours of Instructional


Computer Laboratory Technicians. Assistant Instructional Laboratory Technician
and Student Workers.

Prepares the laboratory’s annual budget, gathers data and drafts portions of
grant proposals.

Supervises the use of the lab’s equipment and facilities, prepares requisitions,
and keeps records of supplies and equipment.

Maintains the security and physical appearance of the laboratory.

Performs minor repair of equipment, and arranges for major repairs and assists
repair person in determining sources of problems.

Demonstrates and supervises safe and proper use of equipment.

Research availability and replacement cost of equipment.

Assist faculty in recruitment, selection and training of tutors, and supervises


tutors working in the lab.

Assists instructors in scoring and recordkeeping.

Translates and modifies computer-assisted instructional programs in the subject


area for use in the laboratory.

Tutors students in subject area and assists them in computer use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic composition.

English usage, grammar and spelling.

Understanding of the operation of work processors.

The subject area of the laboratory assigned.

Safe storage, use and disposal of laboratory materials.

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QUALIFICATIONS (continued)

Maintenance and operation of the laboratory equipment.

Ability to:

Coordinate the tutorial program to provide effective coverage during the


laboratory’s hours of operation.

Assist and support the teaching of the subject area assigned.

Understand and carry-out instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Establish work priorities for staff and student assistants.

Demonstrate the proper utilization of equipment and materials.

Keep accurate records and perform basic statistical calculations.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance, inventory and budgetary


purposes.

Operate a computer terminal and other office equipment.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

A.A. degree or equivalent in the subject area of assignment.

Five years of experience assisting students or teaching the subject of the


assignment to adults either at the community college or adult education level.

Experience with computers, and computer assisted instruction in the use of work
processing programs.

Desirable Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in the assigned area preferred.

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