Academic Support Assistant

Academic Support Assistant

Position Title
- Academic Support Assistant

Position Type
- Temporary Part-Time

Hiring Location
- Stanton Campus-Newark, DE

Salary - $17.23

Classification Title
- Academic Support Assistant

Job Code - 5005 (FT), 5505 (PT)

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade - B/C 08

An incumbent is responsible for facilitating the smooth functioning of one or more laboratories taught in the College and/or an academic center. An incumbent will assist instructors and/or other professional personnel in teaching the students for laboratories and/or will provide assistance organizing tutoring and/or testing services in an academic center.

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a technical supervisor and may supervise work study students. Incumbents assigned to laboratories are responsible for preparing the laboratories and learning materials for use by the students and for tutoring students and assisting the teacher during class. Incumbents assigned to an academic center are responsible for organizing tutoring and testing services and may assist students with tutoring.

Principal accountabilities for laboratories include setting up laboratories and preparing materials, assisting instructors during sessions, providing special tutoring, administering administrative materials, performing special projects, repairing equipment, and performing other related duties.

Principal accountabilities for academic centers include setting up the center, coordinating schedules, scheduling students, providing assistance to students, handling inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, creating advertisements, and performing other related duties.

Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques, relevant subject matter, technical equipment, and good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is also necessary.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or other equivalent combination of education and experience.