Academic assistant job description

At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.

CCCC is recruiting for the position of temporary part-time Tutors in the Academic Assistance Centers.

The CCCC Student Learning Team is empowered as educators to provide exceptional resources to our students as they advance along their educational journey. Working across three campuses, as a collaborative team, we play a crucial role in each of our student patron's achievement.

Your role as a tutor comes with considerable perks: you'll share your knowledge while encouraging students to master their lessons, you'll enjoy a collaborative, energized team, and you can take advantage of professional development and tutor referral and award opportunities. We invite you to join our team!

Academic Assistance Center tutors provide students with targeted assistance to help them master difficult material, and achieve success in their courses. Tutors enhance student comprehension of subject matter, support study skill development, and provide exam preparation assistance when requested.

Diversity Policy: Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.

Positions may be located on the Lee Main Campus in Sanford, Harnett Main Campus in Lillington, or Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro.

* Serve students as a representative of Central Carolina Community College, abiding by all college policies
* Engage students in one-on-one or small group academic assistance in area(s) of expertise

* Manage regularly scheduled sessions with tutees

* Maintain required records (session schedules, material covered, hours worked, etc.)

* Attend training sessions and scheduled meetings

* Handle sign-in and sign-out of supplies and equipment

Minimum Requirements

* High school diploma or equivalent is required.
* Candidate must have demonstrated successful collegiate course completion (no less than a "B") and must have a recommendation from satisfactory source in area of subject matter.
* A transcript is required for coursework completed outside of Central Carolina Community College.
* Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Demonstrated ability to work as a team and utilize interpersonal skill.
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Basic computer skills, familiarity with online learning
* Flexible schedule
* Desire and willingness to help others

Preferred Requirements

* Associate's degree or higher preferred

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking an Academic Assistant - Clinical who will be responsible for administrative support of the department and all enrolled students. Primary responsibilities are related to the clinical year, but assistance with the didactic year curriculum will also be required. This position works closely with the PA program Clerkship Coordinator and reports to the PA Program Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Effectively communicate with clinical sites and preceptors for Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SPCE) availability and scheduling.
* Organize and manage clinical site and preceptor information.
* Efficiently document outreach and current availability status.
* Assist in management of clinical placement request systems.
* Assist with processing and management of affiliation agreements, according to DMU policy.
* Assist the program with initial and ongoing evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors.
* Assist the PA program with collection, analysis, organization, and presentation of data and information.
* Effectively communicate and collaborate with program personnel, other university departments, and external partners.
* Provide administrative support to faculty in course coordination and delivery, including duties related to syllabi preparation, scheduling, learning management system set-up and maintenance, guest instruction, and the preparation and administration of assessments.

Education and/or Experience:

* High school degree or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
* Two years of administrative, sales, recruitment, and/or scheduling experience required.
* Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
* Knowledge of professional document development required.
* Familiarity with higher education and/or healthcare systems desired.

About DMU:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy outstanding health/medical benefits, a generous retirement match, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering nine graduate degree programs. Join us as we impact the future of medicine and healthcare in our new state-of-the-art campus opening in West Des Moines in 2023.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Physician Assistant

Status: Non-exempt

Pay Rate: Start $24.17 6 month rate: $24.89

Work Schedule: M-F 8-4:30

Position Description

The Academic Assistant I serves as a key team member and has primary responsibility for answering the telephones, routing calls and greeting visitors to the Office of Academic Affairs in the College of Dentistry and serves in the role of receptionist for the office. This position provides support to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. This position requires daily contact with the public, faculty, and the university community; must exercise good judgment, have excellent time management skills and present a collaborative professional demeanor.
General job duties include:

* Assists with scheduling activities, such as appointments, interviews, evaluations, classrooms, exams, meetings, and seminars.
* Supports academic courses and entering grades.
* Assists with opening correspondence, sorting materials, setting up files, disseminating materials to staff or faculty, and contacting students.
* Updates course catalogs, student handbooks, program websites, and bulletin boards.
* Inputs or retrieves data relating to applications, student enrollment, course scheduling, grades, and course and instructor evaluations.
* Serves as a public contact for the program and answers general inquiries by e-mail, mail, telephone, and in person.
* Supports the Office of Academic Affairs by typing correspondence and other documents, proofreading, printing materials, and assisting with travel authorizations and reimbursements.
* Provides support for events, such as student orientations or award ceremonies.
* Performs general office duties, such as providing reception, answering telephones, ordering supplies, and filing.

Expected Salary:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competent in: Microsoft Office Software, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams;

Experience with using Outlook and scheduling client.

Experience with Zoom.

Need attention to detail. Resilient, flexible, and able to multi-task.

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: No