Instructional Assistant

Position: Instructional Assistant 2
Position Title:

Instructional Assistant 2 Department Learning Center Appointment Type:
Renewal Dependent on Funding FLSA Non-Exempt Position FTE

0.85

Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Salary Grade 16 Salary Rate

Starting annual salary is $45,043 for a 218‑day contract, prorated at 0.85 FTE. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary:

This posting is set to recruit two candidates for the Learning Center team.

Collaborates with Writing Center Coordinator and WR121Z/Q instructors to deliver embedded co-requisite support, facilitate group learning, and communicate student progress, while also reaching out to at-risk students. Develops and implements in-person writing workshops and creates digital content to enhance asynchronous learning and student access. Provides an essential link between the WR121Q students and support services in the college.

Essential Duties:

* Collaborates closely with WR121/Q instructors to provide embedded academic support within co-requisite course sections. Assists with facilitation of group engagement, activity-based learning, and just-in time review in co-requisite WR courses. Maintains consistent and effective communication with instructors regarding student progress and learning needs.

* Provides instructional support to students across all levels of writing by addressing specific questions related to writing assignments, writing process, and application of writing concepts. Develops instructional materials and learning aids to reinforce understanding and promote skill development.

* Acts as the bridge between the classroom and academic support services at the college. Reaches out to underperforming or at-risk students in WR121Z/Q and collaborates with Writing Center Coordinator to coordinate student support. Informs students about Writing courses and Learning Center procedures.

* Collaborates with Writing Center Coordinator and Writing Center Instructional Assistants to develop and implement WR121Q skills support workshops for in-person learning environments, create and maintain digital content to supplement workshops, support asynchronous learning, and enhance student access to instructional resources.

* Collaborates with the Writing Center Coordinator to track relevant data related to co-requisite support services, including student attendance of workshops, usage of digital resources, and outcomes. Prepares and submits quarterly reports to the Learning Center Manager and provides additional reports as requested.

* Collaborates with the Writing Center Coordinator to develop training materials around embedded writing support.

* Continuously seek and integrate current trends and best practices in writing pedagogy and student support (learning assistance) through sustained professional development activities.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Physical

Skills and Abilities:

Learned physical skill is required to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment. Must be able to read words and numbers. Must be able to communicate effectively and carry on routine conversations in person or over the phone.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a high activity instructional service area with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards. Environment is busy with multiple background conversations occurring and requires multi-tasking with frequent interruptions and a focus on immediate response to a diversity of students' needs. Considerable time is spent working at a computer.

Education and Experience

Position requires an AA/AS/AAT degree in English, Liberal Arts, or a related field, successful completion of WR121 with a "B" or higher, and two years of experience tutoring writing and/or assisting students in a writing classroom.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and

Skills:

Requires a broad knowledge of writing and the ability to shift rapidly between questions from widely different areas. Must have a working knowledge of instructional techniques and skills sufficient to instruct and tutor students on an informal level. Requires knowledge of subjects taught and strong communication skills to interact with a diverse…