Instructional Assistant, Nursing (Part-Time, LTE)

Northcentral Technical College; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Nursing program. You will provide academic coaching, tutoring, and nursing-specific instructional support.

The role requires attendance in nursing core classes and collaboration with faculty, lab staff, and administration to help students succeed. This grant-funded position may end by June 30, 2027, with potential budget-driven continuation.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (or Equivalent) required or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and some instructional experience.
• Proven ability to coach, tutor, and support nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic coaching and tutoring for nursing students.
• Proctor nursing exams, quizzes, and make-up activities.
• Coordinate with Nursing faculty and lab staff for instructional support.
• Create review materials aligned with course content and outcomes.
• Refer students to campus supports and counseling services.
• Assist instructors with classroom setup and activities.

Skills

Academic coaching

Tutoring

Nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree (or Equivalent)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Starfish

Job description

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., November 23, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is "The College that Cares" and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications

$24.73

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant will work with students in the Nursing program at the Northcentral Technical College's School of Health Sciences. This individual will provide academic support to students by providing academic coaching, tutoring and skills unique to the Nursing program. The Nursing Instructional Assistant collaborates with Nursing Faculty, Health Resource Learning Lab staff, and the Health Division Administrative team. The Instruction Assistant is expected to be proficient in Nursing course content, attend Nursing core classes, and provide instructional support to Nursing faculty and Nursing students.

This position is funded by a grant which has a projected grant end date of June 30, 2027. Funding for this position beyond this date is dependent upon budget and operational needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Student Support

• Serve as an academic coach to nursing program students
• Provide group content review sessions
• Create a flexible, variable Student Connect schedule in Starfish to meet the academic support needs of nursing students
• Collaborate with ARC Tutors to provide academic student support activities
• Proctor nursing exams and make-up activities
• Prepare review materials for student learning sessions in alignment with course content, course learning objectives, and program outcomes
• Provide referrals to NTC student supports such as Timberwolf Table, counseling services, Academic Advisors

Faculty Support

• Facilitate classroom activity set-up, assist with procuring materials and supplies, as requested
• Proctor nursing exams, make-up exams, and quizzes
• Collaborate with course faculty to create innovative learning activities for use in the classroom, lab, remediation, pathways, or review sessions
• Assist instructors in managing classroom activities
• Assist nursing instructors with setting up and running major course activities
• Assist nursing instructors by ensuring students are competent with course content and skills
• Assist nursing instructors as directed by the Dean of Health Sciences and Community Services and/or the Associate Dean of Nursing, and/or the Health Education & Technology Manager

Health Student Recruitment

• Collaborate with program staff to create K-12 nursing-focused learning activities
• Participate in K-12 events as a spokesperson for the Nursing program, coordinating the message with Health division and program faculty and staff
• Participate in student recruitment activities for the School of Health Sciences and Community Services

Health and Community Services Division Support

• Cross train to provide back-up simulation center learning activities
• Cross train to provide back-up for the Health Education & Technology Manager

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education:Associate's Degree (or Equivalent)

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience:1 Year

• Preferred: 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience in a bedside RN role
• Preferred: Previous instructional or tutoring experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, reports and emails; speak and may present information to groups.

Math Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to critically think and solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited