Direct Wage - Student Learning Assistant- 3

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

South Texas College's Centers for Learning Excellence seeks a Student Learning Assistant to provide academic learning support, tutoring students, and assist with daily operations of the learning centers.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted help in disciplines, preparing workshops, integrating study strategies, offering individual and group instruction (including distance learning), and maintaining records with required software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject coursework with a B grade or higher; A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational assistance to students in specific disciplines to improve understanding and comprehension of the subject, working in a center and online as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College certificate or 30 college hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: Centers for Learning Excellence

General Statement of Job

The Student Learning Assistant 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 Responsibilitie s

Essential Functions:

• Provides educational assistance to students in specific disciplines to improve understanding and comprehension of the subject, working in a center and online as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experienc e

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, 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, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral c