Instructional Support Specialist - Transportation

Instructional Support Specialist – Transportation – FT

Under the general direction of the Dean, this full‑time position combines instructional support, shop operations, and inventory/fleet coordination responsibilities across the Transportation Division. The Instructional Support Specialist supports faculty and instruction across multiple transportation‑area classes by helping maintain a safe, organized, and effective hands‑on learning environment. The role assists students during lab activities, aids instructors in managing live work and specialized projects, answers and triages questions in larger lab sections, and supports open‑lab and apprenticeship activities.

It also coordinates operational needs for the transportation area, including parts and supply ordering, inventory support, and maintenance coordination for fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and instructional labs.

• Support faculty and instruction across multiple transportation‑area classes during lab activities, open lab periods, and live work.
• Answer students’ questions and provide hands‑on support during larger lab sections and specialized student projects.
• Work with apprenticeship students and other learners in open‑lab settings to reinforce lab procedures, safety practices, and project completion.
• Assist faculty with live work, shop organization, equipment readiness, and preparation of instructional materials and lab spaces.
• Provide short‑term substitute coverage in the lab when needed.
• Order parts and supplies needed for transportation classes, live work, and instructional projects in coordination with faculty, the Parts Store Manager, and the Program Chair.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for transportation‑area parts, materials, tools, and supplies; monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Organize and coordinate maintenance needs for SCC fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and instructional labs.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and fully functional transportation lab environment in compliance with program and College safety expectations.
• Perform related duties and special projects assigned in support of transportation instruction and operations.

• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners to promote a positive image of the program and the College.
• Support SCC policies, goals, strategic plans, and established instructional and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community that values diverse perspectives and creates a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

• Process production releases in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintain accurate filing of invoices and departmental records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide operational support within the Parts Store and lab.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.

• Knowledge of transportation‑related shop operations, instructional lab procedures, and safe practices associated with hands‑on technical education environments.
• Ability to assist students and support faculty during lab activities.
• Knowledge of inventory control, parts ordering, supply coordination, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance and operational needs for fleet vehicles, shop equipment, and lab spaces.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and ability to learn software systems used for inventory, purchasing, maintenance coordination, and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and hazard communication requirements.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to operate vehicles and transport materials as needed.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and move tools, supplies,…