Instructional Support Assistant I - Higher Level Math

Lake Sumter State College; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Sumter State College seeks an Instructional Support Assistant to help students become independent learners and support faculty with daily operations. The role emphasizes tutoring (online and in-person), mentoring peers, and maintaining strict time sheets while upholding campus values of caring, communicating, collaborating, and celebrating.

The position requires an associate degree, completion of Algebra through Calculus I with A/B grades, and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Completion of Algebra through Calculus I (MAT1033 through MAC2311) with a grade of A or B.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and provide general assistance to students and community patrons (online, face-to-face, group sessions).
• Mentor peer assistants.
• Assist or attend workshops and seminars for students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain and submit accurate time sheets.
• Follow all rules, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Calculus I completion (A/B)

GPA 2.5+

Job description

Instructional Support Assistants are responsible for providing academic support to students to help them become independent learners and achieve academic success, while also assisting faculty and staff with daily operations as needed.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

IMPACT STATEMENT

Instructional Support Assistants enhance student learning and success by providing academic support and encouraging students to become independent learners in a welcoming, non-threatening learning environment.

include, but are not limited to the following:

• Tutor and provide general assistance to students and community patrons in an atmosphere conducive to learning. Tutoring includes online, face-to-face, and group sessions.
• Mentor peer assistants.
• Continually improve knowledge of subject area(s) and tutoring skills.
• Assist or attend workshops and seminars for students, faculty, and staff.
• Encourage students and community patrons to develop confidence and become independent learners.
• Maintain work confidentiality.
• Encourage students to develop confidence and to become more independent learners.
• Maintain an attitude and environment conducive to learning
• Follow all rules, guidelines, and procedures
• Maintain and submit accurate time sheets
• Perform other duties as assigned

ABILITIES/GENERAL

• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

• Required:
  1. Associate degree
  2. Completion of Algebra through Calculus I (MAT1033 through MAC2311) with a grade of A or B.
  3. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
• Preferred:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math related field.
  2. One to three years of teaching or tutoring experience in the specialization area;