Educational Assistant- Nursing (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks an Educational Assistant to support nursing students and instructors across labs and simulation activities. This part-time role up to 19 hours per week runs mid-August to mid-May, with duties including preparing materials, assisting with simulations, and maintaining records.

Under the Dean's supervision, you will handle equipment setup, patient records confidentiality, and coordination with vendors and faculty to ensure labs run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Supports learning activities for nursing program under guidance of nursing faculty.
• Familiarity with instructional processes and use of instructional media.
• Ability to work with instructors and students.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Willingness to assist with purchasing supplies and lab materials.

Responsibilities

• Supports individual and group learning activities for nursing students.
• Assists with preparing simulation scenarios (medications, supplies, equipment, charting).
• Maintains and organizes lab equipment and supplies.
• Schedules meetings with faculty and educational assistants; communicates effectively with vendors.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Analytical skills

Persuasive skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or higher in a comparable field preferred

Bachelor degree or higher in related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)

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 share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

One (1) part-time vacancy working up to 19 hours a week. Hours vary based on departmental needs. This is an academic year position which typically runs from mid-August through mid-May.

Under the supervision of the Dean, provides individualized or group related learning support to students who fall in a program under the Learn Pillar. Assists in the Learning process by providing professional services for the specific courses the Educational Assistant is assigned to. 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.

• Supports Individual and group related learning activities for all students in the nursing program with the guidance and supervision of nursing faculty.
• Basic knowledge of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology and skills is preferred.
• Assists with preparing simulation scenarios (medications, supplies, equipment, charting) under the guidance of the simulation faculty.
• Maintains confidentiality (consistent with Federal and State privacy laws) with regards to student records.
• Supports special projects (e.g. grants, simulation training).
• Performs assorted organizational tasks (photocopying and record keeping, preparing answer keys and using scantron software, inspecting and cleaning, when necessary, equipment and mannequins in nursing labs and simulation).
• Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.
• Schedule and attend meetings with other educational assistants and lead faculty.
• Work collaboratively with vendors, contractors and technical support staff to ensure all equipment is maintained and functioning properly. Obtain estimates from vendors and assist in ordering lab and simulation supplies; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies in collaboration with faculty and dean.

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.
• *Basic knowledge of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology and skills is highly preferred.

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.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

Start Date

This position supports the Healthcare Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours

Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person, Multi-campus. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday

Salary

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.

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.

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].