Educational Assistant, Student Success Grant, Bilingual Preferred (FT LTE)

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Charlotte, NC

46d•Onsite

About The Position

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 who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean in the General Education Pathway, assists in the learning process by providing general support in the office of bilingual education. Work is generally diversified based on the needs of the students. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Supervision received is general in nature. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field
Experience: At least two (2) years of comparable experience
Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.
Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.
Organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the general public.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word to create inventory and other various reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.
Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields and with at least three (3) or more years of comparable experience.
Bilingual English and another language (i.e. Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Dari, Burmese, Russian) fluency (able to read, write, and speak in both languages) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.