Instructional Aide (Upward Bound)

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide – Upward Bound performs clerical and office duties to assist instructional faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The position reports to the assigned campus leader and is based at South Campus. It is a grant-funded, part-time temporary role; continued employment depends on renewal of grant funding or the position being institutionalized after the grant ends. The schedule requires availability for after-school programming Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additional hours may be scheduled during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedules vary according to program needs and may include occasional late evenings, weekends, and overnight travel for student activities, field trips, and special events. The position is not eligible for remote work and is limited to a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. The role maintains student records, files, supplies, test files, equipment, and materials; prepares class materials and reports; receives visitors and answers phones; administers and grades examinations; responds to information requests; demonstrates equipment; and assists students with lesson assignments. The aide is also expected to attend work punctually and regularly, complete required TCC training and professional development, and support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three months of related experience and/or training.
At least one course in the specialized field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
Skill using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Availability for after-school programming Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; schedules may also include additional office hours, occasional late evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of work experience with high school students in an educational, tutoring, mentoring, or youth development setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain student records and files and reproduce class materials.
Maintain an inventory of supplies.
Receive visitors and answer the phone.
Organize and maintain test files.
Administer and grade examinations.
Prepare reports and respond to requests for information.
Explain and demonstrate machines used in the work area.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
Maintain departmental equipment and materials, keep the room clean and orderly, and ensure strict security and accountability.
Attend work regularly and punctually and follow the work schedule.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development sessions.
Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
Perform other related tasks as required.