What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Part-Time Academic Assistant position at Iowa Central Community College?
Description Summary
Academic Assistants provide individual or small group assistance to students in a variety of subject areas by using a range of content-specific and general learning strategies. Responsibilities of this position are to assist students with homework, project, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. Candidates for this position should be patient, understanding, and have the ability to work with students of all abilities and learning styles. Up to 25 hours per week @ $15.50/hour (for applicants with an Associate’s degree or higher) and $10.30/hour (for applicants without an Associate’s degree and an Iowa Central student, must obtain and include with application letters of recommendation from instructors).
This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in if there is a current vacancy to fill.
Examples of Duties
- Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
- Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions
- Providing students positive and constructive feedback
Qualifications
Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Salary : $16 - $17