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Position:

Success Center Instructor

Classification: Unclassified
Department:

Student Center - Algona Campus

Report to: Algona Campus Supervisor / Advisor
   

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hrs/week) at the Algona Campus Success Center with primary responsibility of providing instruction for ABE/GED, Success Center college credit courses, high school diploma credits, and developmental education courses.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:  
% of TIME
Constant
(67-100%)

1.

Provide individual and/or classroom instruction in developmental education courses, ABE/GED, high school diploma credit courses, and Success Center courses.

2.

Work collaboratively with the Success Center Supervisor for day-to-day assignments.

3.

Maintain progress and student records and files.

4.

Organize library and college-by-cassette materials.

5.

Proctor university and college exams.
   
Frequent
(34-66%)

1.

Enroll students in ABE/GED, college credit courses, high school completion classes and developmental education courses.

2.

Administer Asset, Compass, CLEP, GED pretests, and other tests for college credit courses, high school completion courses, developmental education courses, and continuing education courses.

3.

Supervise and assist students in using computer technology for information retrieval.

4.

Upgrade college credit course curricula as necessary.
   
Occasional
(10-33%)

1.

Assign mid-term and final grades for college credit courses, high school diploma credit classes, and developmental education classes.

2.

Utilize LSA results and help students interpret results individually.

3.

Assist in ordering materials and supplies.
   
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

1.

Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and education media equipment.

2.

Represent the college in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.

3.

Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

4.

Thorough knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, punctuation and mathematics.

5.

Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communication.

6.

Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.

7.

Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.

8.

Ability to effectively work with under prepared students.

9.

Utilize “active learning” techniques in the classroom.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary to light work. Position involves moving about the Success Center to individually assist students; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and repetitive motion occasionally (34-66%). Talking, hearing, viewing various types of close visual work, and repetitive motion, constantly (67-100%). Some evening and weekend work is required.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Possess or be eligible to obtain an elementary, secondary or post-secondary teaching license.

SALARY: $16.00 per hour

FRINGE BENEFITS: Paid vacation and sick leave. Employee Retirement Plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Positions open until filled. Review of applications will begin February 22, 2010.

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.

Contact Diane Friesner, dfriesner@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409 with questions.

 

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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Request an application packet from:

 

Iowa Lakes Community College

Human Resources Office
19 South 7th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
712-362-0409

 

dfriesner@iowalakes.edu

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