Human Biology Specialist
Westmoreland County Community College · Youngwood, PA · 2 wk ago
Analyst$19.02/hrPart-time
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Human Biology Specialist Division Vice President Academic Affairs(DIV) Department Tutoring & Learning ServicesJob Description
This position is responsible to act as a professional tutor and provide individualized and small group assistance to students who are experiencing difficulty with basic principles and concepts related to biology of the Human body and living organisms.
- Conduct sessions on general science knowledge that will aid students with courses, preparation for labs, and toward the successful completion of exams.
- Emphasize and promote general skills of problem solving and decision-making, and critical thinking.
- Affirm and accommodate students' assessment of their progress and determination of their goals, strengths, and needs.
- Advise students on effective study skills and habits.
- Afford encouragement and positive reinforcement to students.
- Accurately maintain records on assigned students and submit reports as required.
- Aid students with the use of various learning systems.
- Coordinate and monitor services provided to program participants.
- Refer special problems to appropriate individuals (i.e., coordinator, counselor, and/or instructor).
- Prepare and lead workshops for students.
- Meet with instructors to receive up-to-date course information and materials.
- Prepare practice quizzes and exams for individualized learning and success.
- Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
Other Job Functions
- Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
- Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
- Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products required.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.
- Proficient verbal and written communications.
- Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to respond professionally to unpredictability.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
- Meticulous recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations and assist with the problem-solving process.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in Human Biology or a related field required.
- Experience: Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: Related work experience in higher education working with “at risk” students preferred.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
- Repetitive finger/hand movements
- Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Occasional bending
Audible Demands
- Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
Visual Demands
- Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
- Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
Environmental Demands
- Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
Hazards
- Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.
Salary
$19.02/hour
Schedule Days/Hours
Monday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m., Thursday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m., Friday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m., Saturday - Regular part-time hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.