Instructional Aide (Upward Bound)

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Instructional Aide – Upward Bound at the South Campus to support instructional faculty, staff, students, and visitors with clerical tasks and classroom assistance.

The role requires working after-school hours (Mon-Thu 3:00pm–6:30pm) and occasional extra hours. It is grant-funded, with a maximum of 19.5 hours weekly and potential for renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Three months of related experience and/or training.
• At least one course in the specialized field or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains student records and files and reproduces class materials.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Receives visitors and answers phone.
• Organizes and maintains test files.
• Administers and grades examinations.
• Prepares reports and responds to requests for information.
• Explains and demonstrates machines used in the area.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains equipment and materials used within the department and maintains room in clean, orderly manner and provides strict security and accountability.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Office software

Education

HS diploma or GED

One course in field

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Job description

Department: DT VC Stu Succ & Acad Affairs

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Temporary

Grant Funded: Yes

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $16.55

Work Hours: The position requires availability for after-school programming Monday - Thursday from 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Additional work hours may be scheduled during regular office hours, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Work schedules will vary based on program needs and may include occasional late evenings, weekends, and overnight travel for student activities, field trips, and special events. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet program responsibilities.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-time temporary position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the renewal of grant funding or the position being institutionalized at the conclusion of the grant.

Job Summary

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Instructional Aide – Upward Bound is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and office duties and tasks to assist instructional faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Maintains student records and files and reproduces class materials
• Maintains inventory of supplies
• Receives visitors and answers phone
• Organizes and maintains test files
• Administers and grades examinations
• Prepares reports and responds to requests for information
• Explains and demonstrates machines used in the area
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
• Maintains equipment and materials used within the department and maintains room in clean, orderly manner and provides strict security and accountability

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Three (3) months of related experience and/or training
• At least one (1) course in the specialized field or equivalent knowledge and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months' working experience with high school students in an educational, tutoring, mentoring, or youth development setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Tarrant will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.