Educational Assistant, Bilingual ; Part-Time Limited Term

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high‑quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four‑year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members – 42% of whom are employees of color – work with a purpose to serve the students and make us one of the most diverse two‑year institutions in the Midwest.

We are committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. Join our team if you share this passion for serving our purpose. Learn more c.edu.

Under the supervision of the Dean or designee in the General Education Pathway, you will provide individualized or group learning support to students. You will assist in the learning process by offering professional services for the courses assigned or to those seeking support in the Office of Bilingual Education. Work is diversified based on instructor and student needs. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures.

• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of the spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies while working with Faculty and Dean to identify needed inventory and supplies.
• Supports specific departments in providing smooth delivery of semester startup packets and instructional materials to improve service and efficiency for students and faculty.
• Works closely with student services to understand possible learning needs and helps create adaptive materials in conjunction with the instructor.
• Provides alternative support for specific academic skills, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with Faculty instruction if needed.
• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals.
• Assists with makeup testing and proctoring services for MATC students.
• Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports.
• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty.
• Provides support for specialized software as related to the center’s specialty.
• Participates in related in‑service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

• Associate degree or higher in a comparable field.
• At least two (2) years of comparable experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields and at least three (3) years of comparable experience.
• Bilingual English and another language (e.g. Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Dari, Burmese, Russian) fluency is highly preferred.

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy