Instructional Assistant, Veteran & Military Connected Services

Instructional Assistant, Veteran & Military Connected Services

Department: Veteran and Military Connected Services

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: CW Director, Veteran and Military Connected Services

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6570

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours. M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 P.M. Occasional evening/Saturday

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Supports the College-Wide Director,Veterans and Military Connected Services and the Veteran Center ProgramManagers with grant initiatives. Provides academic support toveteran and military connected students utilizing assessment, tutoring and instruction.Works directly with students assisting in one-on-one, small group, andclassroom settings. Supports the Program's objectives and initiatives asdirected.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Facilitates one-on-one, small group or classroom tutoring sessions.

Administers, scores, assesses, and evaluates educational and career assessments to identify participants' strengths and weaknesses in subjects.

Diagnoses student tutorial needs

Assess content of the College's high-risk courses and develop and teach content-based curriculum to drive student success.

Develops and presents supplemental curricula, materials, and instruction for non-credit skills courses.

Instructs and monitors participants use of math computer programs and graphing 34 Cuyahoga Community College Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Services calculator.

Assists in the development of educational action plans.

Conducts educational workshops on major subject study-skills.

Assists in tracking and maintaining a computerized records database of individual student progress, including academic achievement, enrollment retention, graduation, and transfer.

Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Bachelor's Degree in Math, English, Science, or related field

Significant related experience may substitute for education.

Minimum of two years of academic experience working directly with academically under-prepared students

Experience working with veterans or military connected community.

Demonstrated previous success in motivating and encouraging students.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the students and the community.

Ability to travel between College campuses to perform duties.

Ability to determine the needs of students and identify solutions.

Ability to be creative and exercise initiative.

Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively.

Possess working knowledge of fundamental tutoring/instructing concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus.

Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices.

Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service.

Demonstrated experience in implementing supplemental instruction, curriculum development and program evaluation.

Possess intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software.

Demonstrated knowledge of utilizing math computer programs and graphing calculators.

Ability to organize work and set priorities within a general structure.

Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.

Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Master's degree in Math, English, Science, or related field

Demonstrated experience instructing or teaching others. COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Service Focus

Communication

Collaboration VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Time Utilization

Adaptability IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIES

Quality of Work

Continuous Improvement PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(Thedemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)

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 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.

Target Starting Salary Range: $44,000 to$48,000The final offer for the successfulcandidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon anassessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate'squalifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

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