Educational Assistant - Academic Success (Part-Time) (Mequon Campus)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking an on-campus, part-time tutor/learning assistant for the Mequon ASC/Learning Commons. The role supports tutoring services and independent student work, with duties ranging from inventory management to test proctoring and liaison activities with faculty.

The position emphasizes helping students achieve academic goals, using instructional media, and coordinating with instructors. 19 hours per week during the academic year; in-state Wisconsin hours only.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a comparable field preferred.
• At least two (2) years of comparable experience.
• Bachelor degree or higher in related field with three or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors to help students reach goals.
• Diagnoses learning behaviors and tailors tutoring methods.
• Provides tutoring for specific academic skills and subjects with faculty coordination.
• Coordinates and proctors makeup tests for MATC students.
• Maintains center spaces, inventory, and equipment; processes purchases.
• Assists students with computer issues and software applications including Blackboard and MS Office.
• Updates inventory and prepares reports and study guides.
• Assists with district-wide tutor recruitment, interviewing, and training.
• Maintains files and progress records; prepares reports.
• Acts as liaison between students and faculty.
• Provides information about MATC and refers students to services.
• Participates in in-service training and divisional meetings.
• Performs other duties to support division operations.

Skills

Cultivates innovation

Optimizes work processes

Ensures accountability

Collaborates

Interpersonal savvy

Communicates effectively

Instills trust

Customer focus

Action oriented

Values differences

Self-development

Compassion

Education

Associate degree or higher in a comparable field preferred

Bachelor degree or higher in related field

Tools

Blackboard

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under department supervision, assists in the instructional process by providing professional services for the classroom and District Academic Support Centers. This position provides an infrastructure and/or tutors for individualized or group related tutoring to students who use the academic support services. Work is generally diversified based on individual needs of the instructor and student. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

• 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.

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Start Date

This position supports the and is available to start .

Hours/Location

This is a 100% IN PERSON non-exempt, part-time (up to 19 weekly) hourly position, during the academic year when students are in session or approximately 42 weeks per year. Work hours and days are listed below.

Mequon ASC/Learning Commons

• Total Hours: 19 hours/week
• Schedule:
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary Information

Salaries are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the fully completed job application.

Application Materials

A complete application entails providing thorough details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Unofficial transcripts are also required.

Interviews

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview on a date to be determined. Candidates who are selected after the first interview will be invited to a second-round interview.

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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. 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 [e-mail]