General Description/Summary of Purpose:

Perform paraprofessional duties in support of one or more instructional disciplines. The typical duties for all paraprofessionals are listed below. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Also noted are additional duties specific to particular disciplines.

Duties/Illustrative Tasks:

1. Set-up, clean and demonstrate use of equipment and instruments. Maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment and instruments.
2. Maintain inventories, orders supplies in accordance with college purchasing procedures, prepare maintenance work orders, and arrange for outside repairs of equipment and instruments as necessary.
3. Monitor safety and security of work area, equipment, supplies and materials. Maintain cleanliness of work area, and ensure conformity to MIOSHA directives.
4. Assist faculty in work area as requested.
5. Assist students in labs regarding basic questions in subject matter, equipment, procedures, etc.
6. Issue and check-in instruments, teaching aids, supplies, equipment and materials.
7. Perform necessary clerical duties and functions.
8. Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval.
9. Perform related tasks as assigned.

Individualized Instruction Center (IIC)

1. Administer, score and record college placement tests.
2. Administer make-up tests on an individual basis for instructors, the Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Consortium (MCCVLC) and other tests as needed.
3. Prepare and monitor paperwork for tutors (e.g. EAFs, payroll reports, etc.).
4. Assist students with specialized computer programs (e.g. Plato).
5. Oversee the activities and hours of tutors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Associate Degree or higher in the discipline which the position supports;
-or-
Any Associate Degree or higher and 16 college credit hours in the discipline the position supports
AND
• Successful completion of the Clerical Skills Battery (Language Arts, Math and Microsoft Office – Word and Excel)
• A valid Michigan driver's license

For ASC Paraprofessionals: Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, Science or General Studies: The General Studies Associates’ Degree must include ENG 1510, 1520, or equivalents, and either eight (8) credit hours of Science (BIO, CHE, PHY or GSC) or four (4) credits in Science (BIO, CHE, PHY or GSC) and four (4) credits in Math

Notes:

All applicants must complete an application, provide a cover letter and current resume (Also, if applicable, college transcripts for all degrees earned.)

Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Refer to Position 09C30-30028.