Educational Assistant (Part-time) - STEM Mobile Lab

Description

One (1) Part-time vacancy, working up to 19 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs. This is a 43 week- academic year position which typically runs from mid- August through mid-May.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals.
• Diagnoses learning behaviors, develops strategies and anticipates learning outcomes to help students accomplish their academic goals; determines and schedules appropriate support and or tutoring methods for students.
• Provides tutoring assistance for specific academic skills and subjects, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with faculty instruction if needed.
• Coordinates and administers makeup test proctoring services for MATC students.
• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of center and other spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to center and the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies.
• Assists students by providing problem resolution with computers; class issues; software applications including Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suite programs; class schedules; financial aid applications; homework that uses web-based platforms; computer support equipment; and audio/visual systems.
• Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports, study guides and reference materials.
• Assists with district-wide recruitment, interviewing, application, hiring, and training of tutors.
• Assists with developing and maintaining files, databases, and progress records; prepares reports as required or assigned.
• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty.
• Provides general information about MATC including relevant wrap around services and resources; refers students to other departments or services to meet their educational needs.
• Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum Education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field preferred.
Required Minimum Experience: At least two (2) years of comparable experience.
License Required: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree or higher in related field and with at least three (3) or more years of comparable experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

• Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.
• Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the
• general public.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all
• levels of employees and management.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word to create inventory and other various
• reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

Supplemental Information

Hours: This position is a part-time position and works 19 hours, e.g. 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Work is conducted in-person. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

Please follow these steps.

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Up to date - Resume

3. Resume (please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to interview for this position via email. Interviews are conducted virtually.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.