Part-Time Instructional Assistant I, Learning Resources

Job Details

Job Family

STAFF - Support Staff

Grade

W4

Salary

$12.00 - $12.91

Department

Learning Resources / Library

Reports To

Campus Director, Learning Resources

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

First Review Date

May 2, 2024

Job Summary

The Part-Time Instructional Assistant I supports the Learning Resources department and provides instructional support to users.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforces, maintains and explains MDC and Learning Resources policies and procedures to users

• Explains to users how to navigate the Learning Resources website, databases, and use basic research tools

• Assists users at the service desk by circulating materials and answering questions both face-to-face and remotely (social media, chat, email)

• Assists with a Learning Resources service function; such as, interlibrary loan, circulation, serials, and tutoring

• Assists faculty and students with the basic use of the facility including hardware and software

• Collaborates with faculty to maintain special collections or items for students; such as, reserves, circulation, room reservations, instructional appointments and anatomy models

• Assists with student informational workshops and other educational activities for Learning Resources

• Conducts routine maintenance, troubleshooting and the preparation of physical space including hardware and software

• Assists in gathering data for statistical reports

• Creates and maintains a schedule for student assistants and part-time staff

• Assists with payroll for student assistants and part-time staff

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• One year of college (30 credits) from a regionally accredited institution and one year of work experience in a related field, i.e., computer lab setting, library, or media services network; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, departmental software applications and basic research methodology

• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals

• Ability to perform standard equipment set-ups

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Advanced ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with students, faculty and administration

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Equity Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs / ADA Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-1; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu