Instructional Associate - TRIO Upward Bound Programs
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 30, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Instructional Associate - TRIO Upward Bound Programs
Posting Number
F005941
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
Yes
Category
Instructional Support
Class Code
51
Starting Pay
$21.10
Special Note
Location
South
Department
SO Student Development & Education Support Service
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of TRIO Programs, The Instructional Associate – TRIO Upward Bound Programs is responsible for performing instructional tasks in the classroom in support of TRIO Programs. This position is also responsible for providing clerical support for the TRIO Upward Bound Programs, providing academic tutoring and instruction to program participants, and connecting them with various academic resources and college-wide services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
- Maintains and checks out academic support resources and equipment to students
- Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids and materials
- Maintains software on lab computers and liaison with Academic Computing for lab workstations
- Monitors use of tutoring and other academic supports and prepares reports describing usage
- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
- Delegates work duties to tutors and student assistants
- Previews, orders, and maintains inventories of equipment, instructional materials, and supplies
- Plans, prepares, develops, and maintains various teaching aids or materials
- Researches equipment and academic resources for purchase
- Provides in office clerical duties for program bids, purchases orders, and program recordkeeping for files
- Documents and maintains advisory committee minutes
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Works under the general supervision of the Director of TRIO Programs
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or an equivalent combination of education and working experience
- Master's degree
- Experience tutoring or teaching college-level courses in a community college or other higher education institution
- Experience working with TRIO programs or other educational programs that serve and support first-generation, low-income, and/or underserved student populations
- Bilingual in English and Spanish written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of the complexities faced by low-income, first-generation, and disabled students and adults
- Knowledge of student academic and personal development
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
- Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
- Skilled in the design and implementation of programs that promote annual persistence and increased graduation rates of participants year over year
- Skilled in providing academic tutoring and exam preparation for high school and/or college students
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
- Ability to analyze data so as to provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to perform, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks seamlessly with students, faculty, staff, and the community
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
01/26/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Trichele Davenport
*
trichele.davenport@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience tutoring or teaching college-level courses in a community college or other higher education institution?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have working with TRIO programs or other education programs that serve first-generation, low-income and/or under-served students?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * What is your level of fluency in the Spanish language?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
