Exclusive to the Biology Department, under the direction of faculty, the Instructional Assistant facilitates learning and related support to students. The position also involves delivering lab instructions and overseeing laboratory sessions to maintain an effective and safe educational environment. 

• Prepare demonstration material for faculty instruction.
• Provide support, training, and tutoring to students through one-on-one interaction, small group sessions, and presentations. 
• Set up, demonstrate, oversee faculty designed experiments, simulations, or activities to support  acquisition of learning outcomes. 
• Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition in compliance with safety procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials. 
• Review student lab work, lab tests, and performance in the lab setting to report to faculty. 
• Keep accurate student attendance records. 
• Provide input to the faculty as requested regarding development and modification of curriculum and laboratory teaching materials. 
• Recommend the purchase of lab supplies, materials, equipment and software as needed. 
• Assist in conducting student service functions as needed. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree required in Biology or related field; or in limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education & experience. 
• Related experience desirable. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Requires expertise in handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances, and equipment specific to the lab they work in. 
• Proven ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base. 
• Proven ability to communicate ideas, principles, and concepts effectively in individual or small group settings. 
• Proven computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including a proven ability to utilize Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to learning process. e.g. the College's Learning Management System and ERP. 
• Knowledge of information research strategies. 
• Proven interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff & faculty. 
• Proven interpersonal skills to facilitate discussion and learning in individual, small group, and lab/instructional settings. 
• Fluency in a second language may be required. 
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations: 

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities. 
• College-Wide position that may require flexible hours/schedule in any Brookdale location. 
• Must be able to handle/treat harmful chemicals, substances, and equipment as needed. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: A review of applications will be ongoing until the position was filled. Submission of application materials by Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, is preferred to ensure full consideration.