Educational Assistant, Office of Bilingual Education, Bilingual Preferred (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks an Educational Assistant to provide individualized or group learning support under the Dean's supervision. The role involves assisting in the learning process, delivering professional services for assigned courses, and collaborating with faculty to support student success.

This grant-funded, part-time position is on-site at the Milwaukee Downtown location, with an expected 4 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a comparable field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields is preferred.
• Two years of comparable experience required; bilingual fluency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in learning processes by providing individualized or group learning support.
• Maintains equipment and inventory; creates purchase orders with instructors.
• Supports department delivery of instructional materials and startup packets.
• Acts as liaison between students and faculty; provides software assistance related to the center’s specialty.
• Performs other duties to ensure efficient division operations.

Skills

Bilingual English and another language

Strong verbal, written, analytical, &

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in a comparable field

Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Dean, provides individualized or group related learning support to students. 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.

Perkins Grant funded position; Bilingual English and another language (i.e. Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Dari, Burmese, Russian etc.) fluency (able to read, write, and speak in both languages) is highly preferred.

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.

• 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.

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

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a comparable field
• At least two (2) years of comparable experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields and with at least three (3) or more years of comparable experience.

Bilingual English and another language (i.e. Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Dari, Burmese, Russian etc.) fluency (able to read, write, and speak in both languages) is highly preferred.

Competencies

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collabores
• 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 General Education Pathway and is available to start immediately.

Funding

This position is specially funded limiter-term Grant. Funding is contingent upon the terms of the grant and this position is currently funded through 6/30/27.

Position Details

Non-exempt, part-time hourly position, with a pay range of $20.65 - $25.83.

Hours: Approximately 4 hours per day between 8 am - 6 pm Monday thru Friday.

Location

100% on site/on person at our Milwaukee Downtown location.

Work in State

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

Compensation

Hourly rates 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 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.