Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Laboratory Facilitator, Computing Science
Posting Number 01673SA
Location New Westminster Campus
Grade or Pay Level S - Pay Level 14
Salary Range $51,468 per annum (with wage increments to a max of $57,605 per annum), which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Position Type Support Staff - Regular
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Staff
Start Date 11/14/2022
End Date
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays
Shift See work arrangements.
Work Arrangements
This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting November 14, 2022. Regular hours of work are scheduled Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule may be considered.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Role
To provide instructional support to students, faculty and staff related to Computing Science courses and programs. Provide exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
Responsibilities
1. Provides lab instruction and demonstration related to College computing science courses.
a. provides ongoing instructional support to students on an individual basis, or in groups, including explanation of concepts, answering questions, demonstrating how to solve problems and troubleshooting;
b. supervises students in the CMPT labs, ensuring compliance with safety procedures;
c. develops and implements strategies to facilitate student learning;
d. demonstrates the correct use of computer equipment and peripherals;
e. manages access to CMPT equipment and ensures the equipment is properly maintained and in good working order;
f. maintains a working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of CMPT equipment;
g. oversees and manages the daily operations of the CMPT labs;
h. with assistance from CEIT, installs and configures new software and hardware on CMPT classroom computers;
i. maintains an accurate and current inventory of instructional equipment/supplies for CMPT.
2. Evaluates student work and performance in relation to lab requirements.
a. provides support to instructors through supervising, observing and assisting students or user groups in the CMPT labs;
b. provides additional assistance to students, outside of regularly scheduled laboratory times, in relation to course work;
c. assists in lab or project marking and evaluation of students under the direct supervision of faculty.
3. Prepares materials for use in the lab, subject to the curricula approval of the Computing Science faculty.
a. prepares lab/project materials for use in computing science courses, subject to the curricula approval of the Computing Science faculty;
b. researches new technology for in-class instruction and implements strategies to facilitate student learning under direction of Computing Science faculty;
c. consults and collaborates with faculty in the development of supplementary instructional materials and activities.
4. Performs other related duties such as:
a. gathers specifications for future equipment purchases, including the preparation of requisitions with the CMPT Chair and Purchasing assistance;
b. performs routine clerical duties as required, including photocopying, mail-outs, post notices, and maintenance of bulletin boards;
c. advises students on CMPT courses and pre-requisites;
d. occasionally conducts class evaluations of faculty;
e. sets up computer equipment and demonstrations and ensures equipment is in good working order;
f. maintains currency with respect to computing science and computing science laboratory instruction;
g. assists with CMPT-related events, orientations, career fairs and demonstrations;
h. hires and supervises student assistants under the direction of the Associate Dean.
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