Greenhouse Educational Assistant (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Flexible Spending Plans

Sick Leave Benefits

Vacation Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Mequon Campus is seeking a part-time Greenhouse Education Assistant to support classroom instruction and the greenhouse lab. You will assist with tutoring, prepare materials, manage inventory, and help with demonstrations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, handling equipment, software and schedules, and providing high-quality support services to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and vendors
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in greenhouse operations and classrooms
• Provide tutoring and academic support for greenhouse students
• Maintain inventory and prepare reports
• Assist with materials for greenhouse labs and demonstrations
• Support recruitment, hiring and training of tutors

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Bachelor degree or higher preferred

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.

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 department supervision, the Greenhouse Education Assistant 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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with preparation of materials for greenhouse laboratory
• Prepares exhibits and demonstrations in the greenhouse for various class or lab presentation
• Maintain plant material as required in greenhouses through planting, transplanting, watering, treatment and monitoring and adjusting of greenhouse settings
• Performs minor repairs and service work on greenhouse infrastructure and greenhouse equipment; notifies service repair personnel of malfunctions and problems and facilitates sending larger repairs out for service.
• Assemble and disassemble greenhouse systems such as: mist systems, irrigation lines, and water capture systems
• Maintains greenhouse environmental control parameters through Wadsworth system
• Provides support for greenhouse operations in collaboration with support staff and faculty
• 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 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.

Supplemental Information

Start Date:

This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours/Location:

This is a part‑time (up to 19 weekly) hourly position. This position is located at the MATC Mequon Campus.

Salary Information:

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2026/2027 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

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].

Employee Benefits at a Glance -

PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part‑time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full‑time employees.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:

• 1- UMR High Level PPO
• 2- UMR Low Level PPO
• Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.

Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE:

MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College.

The amount of insurance is $15,000.

The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS:

MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.

SICK LEAVE BENEFITS:

Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.

VACATION BENEFITS:

Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)

PAID HOLIDAYS:

MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.

MATC is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.