Instructional Assistant, Upward Bound

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-Th 3-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

SUMMARY

Provide academic support in various subjects to students enrolled in a College or Pre-College Program utilizing education software and programming. Works directly with students assisting in one on one, small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program’s objectives and initiatives as directed.

• Administers, scores, and evaluates educational and career assessments
• Diagnoses student tutorial needs
• Assists in the development of educational action plans
• Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses
• Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
• Conducts educational workshops
• Assists in tracking and maintaining a computerized records database of individual student progress, including academic achievement, enrollment retention, graduation and transfer
• Works with and/or demonstrates various types of audio-visual materials, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used in an instructional program
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of program students
• May supervise Work-Study students and Student Assistants
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of two years of academic experience working directly with students
• Demonstrated previous success in motivating and encouraging students

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental Math/English/Science concepts with the ability to apply in various situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Adaptability

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special

Note:

Non-Set Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 08, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of $20.00 per hour.

Special

Note:

This is 100% grant funded.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.