Assistant II, Instructional Support - Physical Sciences

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus, is seeking an Assistant II, Instructional Support for the Physical Sciences. This part-time role supports teaching staff in a laboratory setting, assists with student testing, lab preparation, and equipment setup, and helps coordinate lab usage.

Flexible evenings and weekends may be required; it is not remote and carries a monthly pay with starting rate of $22.07.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours with two years related work experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or physical science preferred.
• At least one year of experience supporting an instructional or research laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests to students with disabilities and supports learning activities.
• Identify academic needs and provide instruction to address deficiencies.
• Assist with lab preparation, scheduling, and equipment setup.
• Provide technical support and respond to requests from faculty.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Coordination with faculty

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college hours with two years related experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or physical sciences (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft 365 platform

Job description

Title: Assistant II, Instructional Support - PhysicalSciences

Department: TR Sci, Tech, Eng, & Mth Admin

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $22.07

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Flexibility isrequired as part-time work schedules may vary based on individualcampus/departmental needs including evenings and weekends

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-timeposition, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for assisting with instructional tasks ina laboratory setting to assist the teaching staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Administers classroom tests to student with disabilities
• Identifies academic needs of students and gives instructionsneeded to remedy deficiencies in specified discipline
• Helps students with study skills and methods of study
• Responds to technical needs
• Supports and coordinates activities with faculty
• Coordinates and schedules lab usage
• Prepares and maintains classrooms for applicable learningactivities

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader.

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours with courses in thespecialized field and two (2) years of work experience related tothe Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, or a closelyrelated scientific discipline
• At least one (1) year's working experience supporting aninstructional or research laboratory in a higher educationsetting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365platform
• Ability to identify routine issues and elevate non-standardproblems using established procedures in a fast-paced workenvironment
• Ability to review basic information and follow policies,procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectivelywith faculty and staff to support campus and departmentaloperations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].