What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant, IT position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Job Summary
Job Description & Qualifications:
Provide student-focused, IT classroom-based support to engage students, adapt instruction as needed, and monitor student progress to improve persistence and retention in core IT courses. NTC is hiring an Instructional Assistant for: Client-Side Web Scripting, Software Architecture, Introduction to Programming, Data Concepts, Programming Concepts, Object Oriented Programming, Web Design 1, Database Design and SQL, Network Communications 1-CISCO 1, Network Communications 2-CISCO 2, and more. In addition to the 4 hours a week in the classroom, 2 hours of additional on-campus work would be available. Interested candidates may work as Instructional Assistants for more than one course, not to exceed 18 hours per week. This is a grant-funded position and is a temporary, Limited Term Employee (LTE) position.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Sufficient knowledge in IT subject area; (earned a B or better in the course they will be assisting with); familiar with myNTC and Workday; and able to maneuver Canvas. Good organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality required. Embrace NTC's "core values" of Learner Focus, Continuous Learning, Ingenuity, Access, Service to Community, Diversity, and Culture of Professionalism.
Education: High School Education / GED
Provide Any Additional Information Regarding the Required Education (e.g., Field of Study, specific coursework, etc.)
Experience: <1 Year
Additional Experience Information
Sufficient knowledge in IT subject area; (earned a B or better in the course they will be assisting with.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Math Skills
Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills
Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lb: Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: N/A
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs: N/A
Sitting: Medium
Standing/walking/climbing: Low
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: N/A
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: N/A
Smell Requirement: N/A
Specific Vision: N/A
Hearing: N/A
Taste: N/A
Job Summary
Job Description & Qualifications:
Provide student-focused, IT classroom-based support to engage students, adapt instruction as needed, and monitor student progress to improve persistence and retention in core IT courses. NTC is hiring an Instructional Assistant for: Client-Side Web Scripting, Software Architecture, Introduction to Programming, Data Concepts, Programming Concepts, Object Oriented Programming, Web Design 1, Database Design and SQL, Network Communications 1-CISCO 1, Network Communications 2-CISCO 2, and more. In addition to the 4 hours a week in the classroom, 2 hours of additional on-campus work would be available. Interested candidates may work as Instructional Assistants for more than one course, not to exceed 18 hours per week. This is a grant-funded position and is a temporary, Limited Term Employee (LTE) position.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Client-Side Web Scripting 1 & 2
- Software Architecture
- IT – Development and Design Fundamentals
- Data Concepts
- Programming Concepts
- Object Oriented Programming
- Web Design 1
- Database Design and SQL
- Network Communications 1-CISCO 1
- Network Communications 2-CISCO 2
- Computer Fundamentals 1 & 2
Sufficient knowledge in IT subject area; (earned a B or better in the course they will be assisting with); familiar with myNTC and Workday; and able to maneuver Canvas. Good organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality required. Embrace NTC's "core values" of Learner Focus, Continuous Learning, Ingenuity, Access, Service to Community, Diversity, and Culture of Professionalism.
Education: High School Education / GED
Provide Any Additional Information Regarding the Required Education (e.g., Field of Study, specific coursework, etc.)
Experience: <1 Year
Additional Experience Information
Sufficient knowledge in IT subject area; (earned a B or better in the course they will be assisting with.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Math Skills
Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills
Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lb: Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: N/A
Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs: N/A
Sitting: Medium
Standing/walking/climbing: Low
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: N/A
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: N/A
Smell Requirement: N/A
Specific Vision: N/A
Hearing: N/A
Taste: N/A