Job Details

Studio Art Technical Coordinator

(Position Number: CL0212)

Posting Closing Date: April 24, 2024

Part-Time 12-month Position (0.25 FTE)

10 hours per week, non-benefitted

Classified Salary Schedule, Track 17

(Currently: $32.09 - $39.78)

About Gavilan:

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful, park-like setting. In addition, we have campus centers located in Hollister, San Martin, and South San Jose, which offer students a variety of courses and programs. Our community recently voted to pass Measure X, a bond to renovate the main campus and build a full-service campus in Hollister. Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality education in more than 70 transfer-related fields and over 30 industry-relevant career pathways; In 2023, we awarded over 1,200 Associate Degrees/career education certificates.

Gavilan College, a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice, requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its Principles of Community. As a member of the Gavilan College community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. All Gavilan employees strive to maintain these ideals in an environment of inclusiveness and mutual respect. We live these shared Principles of Community and work collaboratively to serve as a model of an exemplary, student-centered community-serving college.

Ideal Candidate:

Gavilan College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody our Principles of Community by:

• actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity;


• committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;


• promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and


• demonstrating commitment to a college which prioritizes equity in resource allocation.

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. Gavilan strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and

who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice.

The ideal candidate is a skilled and dedicated professional with a strong passion for art and a comprehensive understanding of studio art operations at the college level. This individual should possess a solid background in ceramic arts, with expertise in glazing, firing techniques, and kiln maintenance. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience in overseeing ceramic studio activities, managing inventory, and providing technical support to students and faculty. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as the role involves coordinating and facilitating studio activities, workshops, and demonstrations. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring the smooth operation of the studio art program, and contributing to the overall success of Gavilan' art department.

The Position:

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as a professional who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential through innovative, structural change, we invite you to apply for the Studio Arts Technical Coordinator position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate instructional art laboratories; fire, maintain and repair kilns; formulate ceramic glazes and clay bodies; operate, maintain and repair a wide variety of specialized equipment including mixers, wheels, welding equipment, and hand and power tools; assist students in the proper and effective operation and use of a variety of equipment, chemicals and materials used in art courses; order, receive and store supplies; maintain equipment, inventories, records, and reports; perform duties to support any and all art department courses and activities as directed.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This classification provides technical coordination in the studio arts area, specifically ceramics, performing a variety of standard to difficult duties, including instructional program support, tutoring and administrative activities, maintaining inventory of glaze materials and clay, and exercising skill in various capacities to operate, maintain and repair equipment.

Essential Duties: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Prepares, compiles, collates, maintains, updates and disseminates instructional materials in accordance with instructors' directions


• Develops and presents learning materials and instructional exercises to individuals and groups


• Tutors students individually and/or in small groups to reinforce class material taught in ceramics while keeping abreast of Ceramics program changes


• Coordinates materials, equipment, facilities and supplies for classes, including a workflow system for firing kilns


• Sets up, installs, maintains and services equipment, materials and supplies used in classes, laboratories, workshops and supplemental tutoring sessions


• Trains students and others in the safe use of specialized equipment (e.g. including, but not limited to: gas and electric kilns, pug mill, clay mixer, clay extruder, dry sander, drill press, jig saw, and glaze room hand tools), computer hardware and software, and procedures and processes


• Answers students' questions and advises regarding ceramic course assignments; including the full range of ceramics courses taught in the studio arts program


• Assists in completing and processing various forms, certificates, and other documents


• Maintains physical environment and condition of ceramics area and the greater art studio and its equipment


• Maintains detailed budget and financial records


• Maintains an inventory of and requisitions supplies and equipment


• Maintains the security of special, technical or hazardous supplies and equipment, and keeps current with developments in ceramic safe practices and implementation of procedures;


• Operates standard office equipment and instructional media


• Prepares periodic and special reports


• Attends to a variety of office administrative details such as arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information and keeping reference materials up to date


• Assists in the recruitment and selection of student assistants; provides instruction in safe work procedures


• May conduct workshops, orientations and meetings


• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to:

Knowledge:

• Subject matter


• Effective instructional techniques


• Principles, theories, practices, methods and equipment of a ceramics studio


• Health and safety practices related to the tools and equipment used in a ceramics studio (e.g. including, but not limited to: gas and electric kilns, pug mill, clay mixer, clay extruder, wet sander, circle cutting jig, drill press, jig saw and glaze room hand tools)


• Standard office practices and procedures including filing, and the operation of office equipment, including a computer


• Detailed recordkeeping and budget tracking


• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation

Skills and Abilities:

• Safely operate, maintain and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment (e.g. including, but not limited to: gas and electric kilns, pug mill, clay mixer, clay extruder, sander, circle cutting jig, drill press, jig saw and glaze room hand tools), supplies, materials and procedures used in a ceramics studio


• Apply and explain instructional methods and procedures


• Read, understand, and present course materials to students


• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community


• Keep abreast of Ceramics program changes


• Coordinate multiple projects and meeting deadlines


• Maintain accurate records, files, and databases


• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and similar written materials


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Operate a computer to enter, edit, and retrieve data and generate reports


• Learn new software as required for duties as noted above


• Effectively operate and maintain an orderly instructional environment

Other Requirements:

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California driver's license and safe driving record during the course of employment


• Must be willing and able to work at both Gilroy and Hollister campus sites

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to maneuver equipment and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Illustrative Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with college level, lower division* coursework in ceramics studio *(transfer-level, sophomore or above) which will provide the knowledge and skills to support the Ceramics program and two years of experience in either educational support work which has included interaction with students in a classroom or tutorial setting, or work in the program area to which assigned.

Physical Characteristics: The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are:

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting up to 50lbs

unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, or walking while performing classroom demonstrations

and experiments. Must be able to safely operate equipment, and handle, store and dispose of

hazardous materials. Working environment is laboratory and classrooms primarily with

exposure to noise from equipment and fumes from chemicals use.

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity the following items are required to be received by the CCC Registry no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 on the following CCC Registry website: www.cccregistry.org

1. CCC Registry online application (all sections are required to be completed, Education, Employment History, Professional References, General Information). Apply at www.cccregistry.org *


2. Cover letter detailing qualifications and experience*


3. Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume*

*Denotes application materials that are required for full consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are required to compile summary data on applicants. We are requesting your assistance in providing the information on the personal and ethnicity section of your CCC Registry profile. The completion of the questionnaire is voluntary. The form will remain in the Human Resources department and will be kept confidential and separate from all hiring documents. It will not be forwarded to those making employment decisions.

If you have questions related to the CCC Registry or technical aspects regarding submitting application materials on the CCC Registry website, please contact the CCC Registry directly at registry@yosemite.edu or call (800)245-4157.

Please make sure to contact the CCC Registry at (800)245-4157 AFTER you have applied for this job to verbally confirm that your application materials were submitted correctly and that your application is included in this recruitment.

If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Gavilan Joint Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws. Applicants who require accommodations to complete the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823 for assistance.