Position Summary
The School of Nursing is part of the SDSU College of Health and Human Services. It is one of five schools, the School of Nursing, the Graduate School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, the School of Exercise and Nutrition, and the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
The School of Nursing has both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and trains future nurses in conjunction with a wide variety of community health care agencies who provide student placement for educational experiences and training purposes.
The Instructional Support Assistant (ISA) in the School of Nursing is responsible for oversight of the various laboratories used to educate undergraduate and graduate nursing students. The ISA will work closely with the Director and Associate Director to create and foster a positive, effective, hands-on learning environment. Other responsibilities include the assessment and evaluation of equipment, ordering replacement supplies and materials, assist in staffing laboratory needs using work/study students and other staff as available, and conducting audits and inventory assessments periodically to maintain supplies necessary for laboratory operations. The ISA will also work closely with the school’s ASC II to make sound evaluations and decisions regarding purchasing necessary supplies and equipment that are within the school’s budget.
The ISA will provide advice and expertise in the evaluation, purchase, upgrades, and maintenance of resources and will ensure proper maintenance and support of lab and classroom materials. The ISA will also maintain a resource library of current textbooks, DVD’s and other media needed for courses in the School of Nursing, and will advise faculty on these resources, and their availability.
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This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits eligible, permanent (probationary) position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to one year of experience performing support services for an instructional program and involving such activities as preparing, producing, dispensing or storing materials, supplies, and equipment.
or
Equivalent to one year of experience in ordering, purchasing, accounting or in office work related to technical materials, supplies, or equipment or in an office which provided similar services to a technical function or unit may be substituted for six months of the experience.
or
Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials. supplies, or equipment and in a discipline in the specialty area to which assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic environment.
Experience ordering, maintaining and/or managing medical and healthcare related supplies and equipment.
Familiarity with standard healthcare supplies and equipment.
Experience as a licensed nurse or clinician.
Specialized Skills
Two years of experience providing instructional or healthcare support services in an academic or healthcare environment.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience purchasing supplies and equipment.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,200 per month. CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,965 - $4,985 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .
Supplemental Information
Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 21, 2021. To receive full consideration, apply by July 20, 2021. The position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
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