Instructor

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

This is a part-time position ( hours per week) located on the Algona Campus. Primary responsibilities include test proctoring for both credit and non-credit students, assisting students enrolled in developmental education courses, assisting students enrolled in the high school equivalency programs, and occasional assistance with advising and registration tasks.

Organizational skills, multi-tasking, and an unwavering commitment to student and customer service are critical in this position.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Classification : Unclassified

Department : Success Center Algona Campus

Report to : Director of Academic Success

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF THE TIME) :

Constant (-%)

Proctor university and college exams.

Proctor Accuplacer placement exams.

Interpret and enter placement test scores in Ellucian.

Accurately answer questions related to college admittance, testing requirements, program course requirements or other services offered through the college or Success Center.

Maintain progress reports and student records / files.

Frequent (-%)

Administer CASAS exams.

Administer HISET official practice exams.

Complete orientation with students enrolled in the high school equivalency programs (HSED).

Tutor students in developmental math, writing, and student success courses.

Assist with peer tutoring program.

Occasional (-%)

• Complete required training to proctor various exams.
• Communicate with students enrolled in both credit and noncredit

courses.

Work collaboratively with Director of Academic Success on daily tasks or new projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Ability to effectively work with under-prepared students.
• Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and education media equipment.
• Be a self-starter, with the ability to efficiently manage and perform multiple takes in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Represent the college in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
• Enthusiastic and energetic in job performance; maintaining high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to assume responsibility and deal effectively with problems, exercising good judgment when making decisions.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, punctuation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics / algebra skills preferred.

SPECIAL DEMANDS :

Sedentary to light work. Position mostly involves moving about the Success Center to individually assist students. Talking, hearing, viewing various types of close visual work, and repetitive motion, constantly (-%).

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and repetitive motion frequently (-%). Exerting up to pounds of force occasionally (-%).

Travel within the college’s service area may be required.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred fields include education, English, or mathematics. Master’s Degree preferred.

Salary : $. per hour

Fringe Benefits : Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee retirement plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application :

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin February , 4.

Last updated : 2024-02-24