What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Fine Arts Instructional Assistant position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
3D Fine Arts Instructional Assistant
Role Title
Trainer Instructor I
Role Code
29111-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
280W0836
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Provost Annandale
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
$18/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
G-Skilled Craft Worker
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Up to 29 hours a week depending on studio coverage needs. Mon-Sat
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
This position will be responsible for providing operational support for the ceramics and sculpture laboratories. This position will be responsible for delivering instructional training, technical and pedagogical support in ceramics and sculpture. Assists in the preparation of instruction materials for class and when applicable provide administrative and program organization support. This position provides technical assistance to the Alexandria 3D Fine Arts Laboratories and supports 3D Fine Arts faculty. The position also assists laboratory functionality and health and safety standards for the 3D laboratories and the adjoining outside workspaces.
Duties and tasks:
This position will be responsible for providing operational support for the ceramics and sculpture laboratories. This position will be responsible for delivering instructional training, technical and pedagogical support in ceramics and sculpture. Assists in the preparation of instruction materials for class and when applicable provide administrative and program organization support. This position provides technical assistance to the Alexandria 3D Fine Arts Laboratories and supports 3D Fine Arts faculty. The position also assists laboratory functionality and health and safety standards for the 3D laboratories and the adjoining outside workspaces.
Duties and tasks:
- Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for the students by assisting art faculty and organizing volunteers and work-study students to keep the laboratories clean, organized and safe.
- Set up, prepare and maintain all art laboratory equipment to be used on a regular basis.
- Organize student storage space and the storing of artwork in the appropriate areas.
- Learn and follow safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the art laboratories.
- Maintain a schedule of open laboratory times with adequate coverage to allow students to complete projects outside of assigned class time.
- Ensure all students complete technical activities that affect the laboratory functionality correctly, including glaze mixing and kiln loading.
- Monitor the safe use of equipment by students, including reinforcing basic safety measures to be used when working with various glazes, kilns, potter’s wheels and other ceramic tools.
- Ensure all equipment is being properly used and maintained by students and assigned laboratory areas are maintained and clean. Recycle clay in the pug mill and load and fire kilns as needed to maintain a steady flow of student progress.
- Ceramics and Sculpture lab management
- Assisting with the implementation of course curricula and lesson plans
- Providing assistance in course registration and administration Assisting with personal instruction; setting up classrooms and laboratories
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to assist faculty and students.
- Knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
- Knowledge of ceramics processes including use of wheels, kilns, glaze mixing and all ceramics-related materials and tools.
- Knowledge of the function of various sculpture tools used to work in clay, plaster, metal fabrication, wood fabrication, and wax and bronze casting.
- Knowledge and ability to operate and assist with electric and gas kilns.
- Knowledge and ability to work with electric and hand tools, wood shop tools, oxyacetylene welding and arc cutting tools.
- Knowledge of clay, glazes and slip. (i.e., how to mix clay bodies and compound glazes, and test new clays and glazes)
- Knowledge of computer-controlled electric kilns, gas kilns and Raku firing processes
- Knowledge of laboratory safety rules and procedures to OSHA standards (i.e., provide respirators, gloves, goggles; ensure adequate ventilation of toxic fumes, particulates, and mists, etc.)
- Knowledge of inventory processes
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and instructors with various needs
- Ability to demonstrate and monitor the safe use of all laboratory equipment.
- Must also be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (weight of a commercial box of wet clay or bag of dry clay powder for mixing).
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a concrete floor.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with ceramics and sculpture laboratory equipment, processes and function
- Experience in operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Experience and familiarity with basic software programs, including Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with assisting in a lab and/or experience working in the field
- Customer service experience
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Managing a ceramics and sculpture laboratory
- 3D Fine Arts Laboratory Technician Experience
- Experience in event management
- Administrative experience
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2494P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/22/2025
Job Close Date
05/06/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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