Direct Wage - Student Learning Assistant - 2

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CRLA certification preferred

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Student Learning Assistant - STEM to provide academic learning support and tutoring for students in STEM disciplines. The role includes assisting with daily operations of the college's learning centers and supporting workshops and materials for student success.

The position involves one-on-one and group instruction, measuring student progress, and coordinating with faculty and staff to promote academic resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in Math and Science, earning at least a grade of B required, preferably an A.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational assistance to students for the project entitled "Supporting the Success of STEM Students Through Scholarships and Structured Professional Development" in specific disciplines to improve understanding and comprehension of the subject.
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments in STEM related courses.
• Integrates study strategy techniques with course content.
• Provides individual and group instruction to students on a variety of subjects using a distance learning format.
• Keeps regular and accurate records using required software, related forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner for the purpose of tracking and verifying the participation of students for the project entitled "Supporting the Success of STEM Students Through Scholarships and Structured Professional Development".

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college hours preferred

Job description

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:

• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Citizenship Status
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race
• Marital Status
• Applicant Photos

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Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

General Statement of Job

The Student Learning Assistant - STEM provides academic learning support for students as directed, including tutoring students, performing other learning support duties, and assisting with the daily operations of the college's learning centers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides educational assistance to students for the project entitled "Supporting the Success of STEM Students Through Scholarships and Structured Professional Development" in specific disciplines to improve understanding and comprehension of the subject
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments in STEM related courses.
• Integrates study strategy techniques with course content.
• Provides individual and group instruction to students on a variety of subjects using a distance learning format.
• Keeps regular and accurate records using required software, related forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner for the purpose of tracking and verifying the participation of students for the project entitled "Supporting the Success of STEM Students Through Scholarships and Structured Professional Development".
• Engages in the promotion and presentation of information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Assists in serving as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success, as directed by supervisor and/or Principal Investigator.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours, preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in Math and Science, earning at least a grade of B required, preferably an A.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural student population.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Picking, pinc