Assistant - Student Learning (Full-Time Temporary)

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Job Description

Department: Centers for Learning Excellence (Computer Science)

General Statement of Job

The Student Learning Assistant provides academic learning support for students as directed, including tutoring students, conducting supplemental instruction, and performing other learning support duties, and assisting with the daily operations of the college’s learning centers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides educational assistance to students in specific discipline to improve understanding and comprehension of the subject.
• Leads efforts to prepare student-directed workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments.
• Attends classes and/or holds study sessions for student participation as required.
• Integrates study strategy techniques with the course content.
• Provides individual and group instruction to students on a variety of subjects using a distance learning format.
• Attends lectures and functions as a model student in the programmatic framework.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with the course content instructor, student participants, and appropriate supervisor.
• Keeps regular and accurate records using required software, related forms and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Engages in the promotion and presentation of information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence.
• Assists in serving as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in required departmental training, workshops and meetings, conducting routine trainings as needed.
• Supervises part-time staff, as needed.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• To qualify, one of the following must be met:
  • Associate’s degree
  • A minimum of 60 earned college hours
• Must have completed 12 college hours and demonstrated mastery in one or more of the following areas: Information Technology or Computer Science required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texa