Educational Assistant, Bilingual Spanish/English Required (Full-Time) Grant Funded

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College seeks a grant-funded instructional support specialist to assist in classrooms and labs, provide tutoring, and manage casework for students. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and student services to enhance learning outcomes.

The position is full-time, on-site at MATC, with responsibilities including inventory management, equipment oversight, and coordination of instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field
• Experience: At least two (2) years of comparable experience
• Language: Fluent in Spanish and English (read, write, speak)
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher and 3+ years of comparable experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains spaces and equipment; manages inventory and procurement
• Supports departments with startup packets and instructional materials
• Collaborates with student services to address learning needs
• Provides academic skill support in line with instruction
• Assists with makeup testing and proctoring
• Updates inventory data and prepares reports
• Acts as liaison between students and faculty
• Supports software related to the center's specialty
• Participates in training and meetings as required
• Performs related duties for division operations

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communications

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Instructional software

Job description

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. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. 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 the supervision of the Associate Dean in the General Education Pathway, assists in the learning process by providing general support in a classroom setting and lab and provides tutoring and case management support to individuals or small groups. Work is generally diversified based on the needs of the students. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Supervision received is general in nature. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

Note: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 6/30/27.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of the spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies while working with Faculty and Dean to identify needed inventory and supplies
• Supports specific departments in providing smooth delivery of semester startup packets and instructional materials to improve service and efficiency for students and faculty.
• Works closely with student services to understand possible learning needs and helps create adaptive materials in conjunction with the instructor
• Provides alternative support for specific academic skills, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with Faculty instruction if needed
• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals
• Assists with makeup testing and proctoring services for MATC students
• Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports
• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty
• Provides support for specialized software as related to the center's specialty.
• 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.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field

Experience: At least two (2) years of comparable experience

Language Requirement: Must be fluent (able to read, write and speak) in Spanish and English

Preferred Education and Experience in addition to the minimums listed above: Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields 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.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Community Education Division and is available to start as soon as possible. Note: This is an AEFLA grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 6/30/27.

Hours: Full time, 38.75 weekly hours, 100% in-person/on-site, primarily working out of our Walker's Square location but must have the ability to flex to other locations as needed. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Interview: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to an interview interviews (Spark Hire or Virtual) will be scheduled within two weeks of posting's closing date.

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].