Title: Paraprofessional for Adult Education Part Time – Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson Counties (Grant Funded)
Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial
Institution: TCAT-Jacksboro
Department: Adult Education
Campus Location: TCAT Jacksboro
Job Summary
Job Title: Paraprofessional/Adult Education
Job Code: EH
Location: Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, and Jefferson Counties
Reports To: Adult Education District Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 Category: Clerical/Support Staff, Part Time, Grant Funded
Position Number:
Openings: 1
The Part-Time Paraprofessional in the Adult Education program is a grant-funded position. The selected candidate will assist Adult Education students with educational and career needs.
Job Duties
Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)
Manage electronic filing system
Complete data entry in a timely manner adhering to all reporting deadlines
Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation
Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches
Assist with student needs, registration, intake and orientation-related activities for potential and current students
Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities
Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS; TABE; OPT; HiSET).
Maintain class, staff, and event schedules - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) required
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals / students
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of and skill using data entry software
• Analytical skills and the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Aware of effective customer service practices and ability to implement them within an educational setting
• Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner
• Contribute to team effort
• Assist with graduation
• Perform other duties as assigned