Educational Assistant - Uniquely Abled Academy (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College seeks an Educational Assistant to provide learning support, manage inventory, and assist with academic skills for students. This role requires collaboration with faculty and student services to enhance the educational experience. The position is part-time, starting August 2025, and is funded by a limited-term grant.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field.
• Experience with manual milling machines and CNC machining center.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned spaces and manages inventory of supplies.
• Supports departments in delivering instructional materials.
• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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. 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.

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.

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: Must have the following experience with:

• Manual milling machines AND working on a CNC machining center
• Precision measuring tools
• G code programming

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.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability to 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.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start August 2025. It is an academic year position which typically runs from August thru mid-May. This position is specially funded by a limited-term grant. Funding is contingent upon the terms of the grant and this position is currently funded through 6/30/26.

Hours: Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person. Hours and location are based on enrollment and department need.

Salary: Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history.

Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

Application Requirements: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable.

EEO/AA

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. 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].