Human Biology Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct sessions on general science knowledge that will aid students with courses, preparation for labs, and toward the successful completion of exams.
• Emphasize and promote general skills of problem solving and decision‑making, and critical thinking.
• Assist students in assessing their progress and determining their goals, strengths, and needs, and accommodate as necessary.
• Advise students on effective study skills and habits.
• Assist participants with development of a positive self‑concept and orientation toward learning – providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Accurately maintain records on assigned students and submit reports as required.
• Assist students with the use of various learning systems.
• Coordinate and monitor services provided to program participants.
• Refer special problems to appropriate individual(s) (i.e., coordinator, counselor, and/or instructor).
• Prepare and lead workshops for students.
• Meet with instructors to receive up to date course information and materials.
• Prepare practice quizzes and exams for individualized learning and success.

• Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products required.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.
• Proficient verbal and written communications.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to respond professionally to unpredictability.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations and assist with the problem‑solving process.

• Associate degree in Human Biology or a related field required.

• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

• Related work experience in higher education working with “at risk” students preferred.

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending Audible Demands
  • Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
  Visual Demands
  • Use of computer and internet/internet‑based systems
  • Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
  Environmental Demands
  • Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
  Hazards
  • Minimal risk of injury or work‑related illnesses.

  Salary $18.47/hr

  Schedule

  Monday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Tuesday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Wednesday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Thursday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Friday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Saturday – Regular part‑time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Additional Transcripts

  Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.