Special Projects - Open Educational Resources (OER) Specialist (Temporary)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title
Special Projects - Open Educational Resources (OER) Specialist (Temporary)

Location
Los Rios Community College District (Cosumnes River College)

Department Location
Learning Resources and College Technologies

Posting Number
C02513P

Position Type
Temporary

Temporary Position Category
Classified Temporary

The Institution

About
Cosumnes River College ( CRC ) values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and empowers students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community. CRC is a leader in innovative ideas and sustainable values. One of the four colleges of the Los Rios Community College District, Cosumnes River College seeks candidates who are knowledgeable about the impact of implicit bias in teaching and learning, and who implement culturally responsive teaching techniques and effective practices for engaging students.

Serving south Sacramento County and Elk Grove since 1970, CRC’s main campus and its Elk Grove center provide a dynamic learning environment for more than 14,000ethnically and racially diverse students. One of the top ten most diverse two-year public colleges in the nation (noted in the Almanac of Higher Education, Fall 2015), CRC is a student-centered, open-access community college dedicated to preparing students for an ever-changing future.

Our Strengths
CRC awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, Associate degrees for Transfer, Career Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Our 200+ programs include automotive technology, radio, television and film, allied health, veterinary technology, and architecture and design technology, among others.

With a focus on improving completion outcomes for all students, programs like the Puente Project, Umoja DIOP Scholars, and Native American Higher Ed Resources, look to increase the number of Latinx, African-American, and Native American students who complete a degree, certificate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Student support services and programs including CARE, EOPS, Enriched Scholars, and First-Year Experience enhance the ability of all students to complete college. CRC is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ).

Our Vision
CRC strives to be an exemplary and innovative community college that empowers students and employees to strengthen the cultural, social, economic, and environmental well-being of their communities.

Position Summary

The Open Educational Resources ( OER ) Specialist, under the direction of the Open Educational Resources Project Lead and/or Supervisor, will assist faculty in finding and adopting Open Educational Resources and other free resources to create zero textbook costs sections.

Salary
$18.00 per hour. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note

Additional Information

This position requires specialized skills including:

• Strong computer skills in desktop and web-based applications including:
  • Mac and/or Windows OS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.)
  • Adobe, including editing PDFs
• Strong critical thinking skills that will be essential to search for and evaluate open educational materials and other freely available resources
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal, collegial and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work for faculty interests, setting aside personal preferences, biases, or beliefs
• Comfort with public speaking
• Ability to set and adjust priorities and work flows in a dynamic environment as well as to accept new challenges to realize goals with a focus on time management
• Ability to present effectively to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member or as an independent to promote teamwork among colleagues
• Capacity to thrive in an exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
• Ability to learn new skills quickly
• Detail-oriented

Benefits

Temporary employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours.

Assignment Responsibilities

This position will assist faculty who are participating in CRC’s Open Educational Resources ( OER ) Award Program by supporting the adoption and creation of open and affordable course content. After an initial training period, duties may include, but not limited to:

• Providing expert guidance to faculty wishing to pursue open access avenues for course development
• Advising on intellectual property issues and copyright generally in the publishing process
• Compiling and formatting OER materials that instructors have written or selected
  for use in their courses. This could happen in various settings, including the
  LibreTexts platform and the Canvas learning management system
• Helping to maintain and update information provided on the ZTC at CRC website
• Helping with processing and scanning of library materials to be made available through controlled digital lending
• Recording and tracking the development of OER projects, keeping communication with instructors open to better facilitate the creation and adoption of OER and free materials, including purchased textbooks
• Participating in outreach activities to promote open access scholarly dissemination

Work Year
N/A

Work Schedule

To be determined.

Flexible hours with a combination of remote work and some in-office work at CRC as needed.

NOTE : Short-term temporary employees shall not be employed for more than 135 days, or 960 hours, whichever is reached first, in any fiscal year.

Total Hrs per Week/Day
To be determined.

Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of experience in a clerical position; OR, two years of experience in any type of task-oriented working environment.

Education: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units).

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume
   
   

NOTES :

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here .

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
03/14/2023

Closing Date
06/30/2023

Open Continuously
No

Beginning On (or About)
04/10/2023

Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim
06/30/2023

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID -19 protocol, please visit COVID -19 Updates .

Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/22002
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * I acknowledge and agree that I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed copy and paste the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
3. * I acknowledge and agree that I have read, that I understand and I meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that I am required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position, within 60 days from the time of hire. I also understand that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations https://losrios.edu/community/jobs-at-los-rios/job-application-resources/foreign-transcript-evaluation.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Please copy and paste the the link - https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2949/docs/133235.pdf - into a web browser. Read and review the CRC Statement concerning the value of cultural competence and choose the appropriate response. I have reviewed the CRC Statement Concerning the Value of Cultural Competence:
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • communitycollegejobs.com
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • diversityjobs.com
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Works
   • The HUB
   • ZipRecruiter
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document