Educational Assistant (Part-Time) Spanish/English Or Hmong/English

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years.  The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree.  MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members

• 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest.   Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees.  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose.  Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Position Details:

Two (2) vacancies specially-funded through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.  Hours are part-time, up to 19 per week, based on the needs of the department.  Work location: Milwaukee Downtown- Office of Bilingual Education

Successful candidates will be bilingual in Spanish/English  or  Hmong/English (reading, writing, speaking).

Under Office of Bilingual Education department supervision, assists in the instructional process by providing professional services for the classroom and District Academic Support Centers. This position provides an infrastructure and/or tutors for individualized or group related tutoring to students who use the academic support services. Work is generally diversified based on individual needs of the instructor and student. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals.

• Diagnoses learning behaviors, develops strategies and anticipates learning outcomes to help students accomplish their academic goals; determines and  schedules appropriate support and or tutoring methods for students.

• Provides tutoring assistance for specific academic skills and subjects, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with faculty instruction if needed.

• Coordinates and administers makeup test proctoring services for MATC students.

• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of center and other spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to center and the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies.

• Assists students by providing problem resolution with computers; class issues; software applications including Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suite programs; class schedules; financial aid applications; homework that uses web-based platforms; computer support equipment; and audio/visual systems.

• Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports, study guides and reference materials.

• Assists with district-wide recruitment, interviewing, application, hiring, and training of tutors.

• Assists with developing and maintaining files, databases, and progress records; prepares reports as required or assigned.

• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty.

• Provides general information about MATC including relevant wrap around services and resources; refers students to other departments or services to meet their educational needs.

• Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.

• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education:  Associate degree or higher in a comparable field preferred.

Required Minimum Experience:  At least two (2) years of comparable experience.

Bilingual Required:  Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English (reading, writing, speaking).

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree or higher in related field and with at least three (3) or more years of comparable experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation

• Optimizes work processes

• Ensures accountability

• Collaborates

• Interpersonal savvy

• Communicates effectively

• Instills trust

• Customer focus

• Action oriented

• Values differences

• Self-development

• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.

• Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.

• Organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the

• general public.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.

• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all

• levels of employees and management.

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word to create inventory and other various

• reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.

• Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear, see, and speak.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

Start Date:

2 vacancies to supports the Office of Bilingual Education Department and is available to start immediately.

Hours:

Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person, primarily based out of the Downtown Campus.  Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday

• Friday

Salary:

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.  Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history.

Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA:

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.