Technical Assistant - Student Access

East Central College • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The work involves performing para-professional tasks assisting the faculty of a Community College. The incumbent's duties are varied and range from setting up equipment in laboratories to tutoring students in developmental centers. The tasks assigned are generally of a supportive nature and may be performed in the classroom, laboratory, research or development center, learning center, or computer center. The work is performed under general supervision of an instructor or other faculty member. Supervision may be exercised over students or clerical assistants; does related work as required.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Good knowledge of fundamentals of teaching
• Good knowledge of subjects in the academic area in which assigned
• Ability to work with and tutor students in academic area in which assigned
• Ability to work with students and faculty in an effective manner
• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written reports
• Initiative
• Resourcefulness
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive work force
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours of study at a regionally accredited college or university with courses in disability and adaptive technology
• Experience working with adults or young adults with disabilities at the secondary or post-secondary level
• Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire
• This position is working in the Student Accessibility Center with college students with documented disabilities
• Aware of confidentiality around disability disclosure
• Detail oriented
• Computer skills and ability to multitask

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with services provided in Higher Education for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of assistive technologies used in education
• Ability to provide individualized assistance or tutoring on assistive technology
• Familiarity with classroom/testing assistance available

Responsibilities

• Assists instructor in classroom and laboratory by demonstrating apparatus, equipment and teaching aids
• Administers and/or proctors tests under direction of instructor or other faculty member
• Works with students in use of various technical equipment in classroom and laboratory
• Tutors students on individual basis in classroom, laboratory or learning center
• Assists instructor in maintaining academic records, preparing reports, etc.
• Requisitions, maintains and issues supplies and equipment to students and faculty
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Performs routine maintenance on and make minor repairs of apparatus, equipment, and teaching aids

Benefits

• Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions.
• Employees can take advantage of the College’s expansive Health & Wellness initiatives
• Tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees