Instructional Assistant, Upward Bound

Job Summary

Provide academic support in various subjects to students enrolled in a College or Pre-College Program utilizing education software and programming. Works directly with students assisting in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program's objectives and initiatives as directed.

Essential Functions

• Administers, scores, and evaluates educational and career assessments
• Diagnostics student tutorial needs
• Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses
• Assists in the development of educational action plans
• Conducts educational workshops
• Affords assistance in individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
• Tracks and maintains a computerized records database of individual student progress, including academic achievement, enrollment retention, graduation and transfer
• Works with and/or demonstrates various types of audio-visual materials, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used in an instructional program
• Affords assistance in the recruitment and retention of program students
• Supervises Work-Study students and Student Assistants
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of two years of academic experience working directly with students
• Demonstrated previous success in motivating and encouraging students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental Mathematic/English/Science concepts with the ability to apply in various situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Competencies

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Notes

• This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 08, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $20.00/ hour
• This is 100% grant funded
• During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application
• This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments
• Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen
• Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution