Job Details

Instructional Services Technician I (Nursing Department)

Palo Verde College


Salary: $50,784.00 - $71,400.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 422
Closing: 3/25/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Location: Blythe, CA
Department: Instruction and Student Services

Description


ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.
Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Instructional Services Technician I provides specialized clerical and technical support across a variety of instructional services areas and outreach efforts, and creates a welcoming inclusive environment, and provides front-line assistance to students, faculty, and the public. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment within procedural and policy limits, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support equitable student success.

Examples of Duties


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides support to assigned Instructional Services programs and services, assisting in the coordination of the day-to-day operations and workflow of the department.
2. Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls in assigned area for all staff and faculty employees.
3. Provides accurate information to employees, students and the public as requested.
4. Understands functions of other offices and makes appropriate referrals.
5. Performs clerical work such as data entry, typing, proofreading, filing, and digitally archiving documents.
6. Collects and distributes instructional materials as assigned.
7. Assists with organizing, verifying, filing and digitally archiving documents.
8. Assists students with navigating college platforms and completing forms or applications.
9. Train and mentor student workers' in assigned service areas.
10. Assists with the collection of data, organization,.
11. Assists with the preparation of communication pieces and electronic correspondence to students.
12. Maintains confidentiality of records and complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
13. Travel to various education sites such as, but not limited to, prison institutions.
14. Processes a variety of documents and information related to enrollment and the maintenance of student permanent records.
15. Maintains calendars for department staff and programs, ensuring timely updates and communication of change.
16. Coordinates all travel for assigned area; creates department purchase requisitions.
17. Exhibits an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to support an inclusive learning environment.
18. Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles in all aspects of job performances; actively promotes and creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.
19. Participates in professional development activities, and other related committees and workgroups.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned by administration.

Educational/Experience Qualifications


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Knowledge of and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), personal computers, and the internet.
3. Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
4. Ability to perform duties requiring attention to detail.
5. Ability to work under time constraints.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
7. Ability to type 40 wpm.
8. Passage of the Districts clerical skills tests.
9. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio- economic backgrounds of students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Prior experience working at a Community College.
3. Knowledge of California Education Code, Title 5, Chancellor's Office administrative procedures, State and/or Federal law regulations, and other legal parameters that affect policies and practices of the assigned department.

Supplemental Information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a 12-month full time classified position. May include evening and weekend duty.

2. Row 5 on the classified salary schedule.
3. The District offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate



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