Assistant II, Instructional Support - Physical Sciences

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) at Trinity River Campus seeks an Assistant II, Instructional Support in Physical Sciences. This part-time role supports teaching staff in the laboratory setting, with evening hours and a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. On-site position; remote work is not available.

Starting pay is $22.07 per hour with monthly payroll. Responsibilities include administering tests, supporting students’ study skills, coordinating lab usage, preparing classrooms, and providing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours with two years of related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting instructional or laboratory activities in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with instructional tasks in a laboratory to support teaching staff.
• Identifies student academic needs and provides necessary instruction.
• Helps students with study skills and methods of study.
• Responds to technical needs and supports faculty.
• Coordinates and schedules lab usage and prepares classrooms for activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Assistant II, Instructional Support - Physical Sciences

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 is required as part-time work schedules may vary based on individual campus/departmental needs including evenings and weekends

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

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

Job Summary

This role is responsible for assisting with instructional tasks in a 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 instructions needed 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 learning activities

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours with courses in the specialized field and two (2) years of work experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physical Science, or a closely related scientific discipline
• At least one (1) year's working experience supporting an instructional or research laboratory in a higher education setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective 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 365 platform
• Ability to identify routine issues and elevate non-standard problems using established procedures in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to review basic information and follow policies, procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].