Greenhouse Educational Assistant (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Mequon, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenhouse Educational Assistant works under department supervision to support instruction in classrooms and District Academic Support Centers. The position manages greenhouse operations and supports the horticulture program by producing and maintaining plant materials, monitoring environmental systems, and handling inventory and supplies. It also provides hands-on support to students and instructors by preparing workspaces, assisting with class projects, and maintaining a functional learning environment. Work varies according to instructor and student needs. The employee uses judgment within established procedures, completes daily responsibilities independently under established policies and general objectives, and has occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation. This is a part-time hourly position of up to 19 hours per week at MATC’s Mequon Campus. It supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible. The role requires at least two years of comparable experience. An associate degree or higher in a comparable field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and at least three years of comparable experience are preferred. The position must comply with applicable state, federal, and accreditation requirements, as well as MATC policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least two years of comparable experience.
Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.
Skill in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.
Organizational skills and 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, the general public, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to work in a team environment and with individuals from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, to create inventory and other reports.
Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.
Compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards and requirements, and MATC policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a comparable field.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and at least three years of comparable experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the center and assigned spaces, and establish and enforce regulations related to the center and its equipment.
Manage inventory of supplies and equipment, update inventory and other data, and create purchase orders for needed supplies and equipment.
Prepare reports, study guides, reference materials, and other assigned documentation.
Assist with developing and maintaining files, databases, and progress records.
Act as a liaison between students and faculty.
Participate in required in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities.
Prepare materials for greenhouse laboratories and exhibits or demonstrations for class and lab presentations.
Maintain greenhouse plant material through planting, transplanting, watering, treatment, monitoring, and adjustment of greenhouse settings.
Perform minor repairs and service work on greenhouse infrastructure and equipment; notify service personnel of malfunctions and facilitate sending larger repairs out for service.
Assemble and disassemble greenhouse systems, including mist systems, irrigation lines, and water-capture systems.
Maintain greenhouse environmental control parameters through the Wadsworth system.
Support greenhouse operations in collaboration with support staff and faculty.
Assist students with class-related projects.
Perform other related duties required for efficient division operations.