College Laboratory Asst 2 - Nursing & Allied Health Tutor

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Working Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2 - Nursing & Allied Health Tutor

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$21.57 - $30.98

Job Description

This position exists to provide academic assistance to nursing and allied health students.  Under general supervision, the CLA tutor provides direct academic support to students with an emphasis to practical nursing and medical assistant programs.

WAGE: $21.57-$30.13/ per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in Nursing; AND 1 academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in nursing at the high school level or above;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• Knowledge of nursing, medical assistant, and phlebotomy programs taught at Ridgewater College

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology

• Strong knowledge and experience working with persons of diverse backgrounds.

• Strong working knowledge of Desire2learn, Zoom, and Teams

• Knowledge of methods and strategies needed to aid in the students’ comprehension/completion of coursework and the ability to adjust these methods and strategies according to the needs of the individual student.

• Knowledge of Ridgewater College goals and mission. Understanding of value and goals of both career and technical and liberal arts education.

• Ability to work independently in assisting students, especially those with academic disadvantages.

• Ability to translate complex information into concrete concepts while accommodating students’ learning styles to aid their comprehension.

• Skills in interpersonal communication.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Windows, and other software used in technical courses.

• Ability to locate supplemental information online to aid students’ comprehension and completion.

• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

• Knowledge of student support services such as career development and educational planning.

• Ability to work with administration, faculty, staff and agencies.

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other legal and privacy issues.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies (Academic Year) / Intermittent, Seasonal

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect – We are com