Teaching Assistant - Social and Human Services

Requisition ID: req3681

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Social and Human Services

Department: Health & Human Services

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Part-Time Professional

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $19.70

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant, Social and Human Services (SAHS) position provides technical and administrative support to the faculty of the Human Services Department. This role maintains responsibilities for assisting faculty in the classrooms; assisting with the maintenance of student records; answering general student questions; supporting students in practicums; supporting students with interpersonal relationships; supporting students to navigate and participate in college functions and processes; and providing support to students in the SAHS Certificate Program. This position serves to aid students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to have full access to the academic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, environmental, and social benefits of attending college.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Quality Focus, Communication, Guiding Interactions, Positive Approach, Planning & Organizing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Student Engagement

Provides academic, advising, and extra-curricular support for students in the SAHS certificate program by offering guidance and understanding of College services and social programs. Provides student supervision and acts as a liaison
for practicum placements outside of the College, which could include clerical duties, physical labor, and/or interaction with young children. Proctors examinations. Travels to students’ practicum placement sites and other associated sites related to services the College or community provides.

Customer Service

Provides input to instructors regarding course development and content. Collaborates with, and provides assistance to faculty in planning and developing lectures for each course. Writes lecture notes and organizes material. Prepares PowerPoint presentations. Provides information to new adjunct faculty regarding department standards for courses, and other information as requested. Answers general questions and provides information to student regarding course enrollment, graduation requirements, course substitutions and prerequisite requirements, and other general information. Performs other duties to support teaching function for lecture, lab and distance learning classes. Prepares visual aids, duplicates and grades exams and assists instructors in development of course aids.

Administrative

Provides technical and administrative support for faculty, adjuncts and chairperson. Makes arrangements for equipment, supplies, course materials, textbooks and special room needs. Organizes and plan student events, noncredit classes, and graduation ceremony. Confidentially maintains student academic, enrollment, and financial aid records.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Attend all department meetings and required trainings.

Usual Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. Employee converses in ASL, verbally, or manually with others in person as well as by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices. Travel to offsite locations to supervise/administer practicum.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: general office practices and procedures; academic subject area and curriculums; course materials; behavioral intervention; mentoring or teaching best practices; certificate structure and requirements for completion of certificate scheduling and logistics; basic sales techniques; computers, software, including cloud applications, to include Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Skill in: verbal and written communications; excellent listening skills; maintaining good public relations; customer service; conflict resolution; general typing; application of job software programs; time management and organization; problem-solving under pressure; administrative problem solving; operating general office equipment. Ability to: develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, students, telephone users and general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; think creatively to find solutions; perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects; exercise sound judgment in relieving management of administrative responsibilities; participate in collaborative work; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College and community; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; problem solve effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Special Education, Social Work, Developmental Disabilities, or a
related field. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).