Part-Time ABE Technology Assistant

Job Summary

Provide technology support and tutoring to students in ESL/Adult Basic Education (ABE). Respond to requests for information from students and provide training to staff and students on the use of systems and/or equipment. Develop, coordinate, and present workshops for areas assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology support for ESL/ABE students either in the form of one-on-one or small group tutoring virtually or in a designated CAC facility. Coordinate schedules to be available and responsive to ABE Faculty and student needs, including prior to class start.
• Monitor and assess student progress; analyze student data; recommend changes to ensure student success; and communicate regularly with ABE Faculty and/or program staff regarding student performance.
• Collaborate with ABE Program staff, recommending innovative strategies and technology use as it relates to ESL/ABE student services. Assist the Director with strategic planning and budgeting.
• Initiate contact with ABE students as appropriate and respond in a timely manner to requests for information and/or assistance from students. Provide training to students and staff on the use of ESL/ABE educational technology programs and/or equipment.
• Operate a variety of computer hardware, peripherals, and software applications in support of the ABE Program. Set up, prepare, demonstrate, and troubleshoot equipment. Prepare requests for ordering materials and supplies used in related instructional activities, receive and prepare materials for use and prepare necessary paperwork according to established guidelines. Coordinate equipment maintenance/repair and software installation with the IT Department as needed.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the function and level of the position to include participation on college committees, and the recruitment and retention of students.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate degree and one (1) year of applicable experience – or – three (3) years of applicable experience in lieu of education.

SPECIAL POSITION CONDITIONS: Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The level the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in supporting end user’s understanding of PC’s, laptops, common software and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, MS Office Suite (including; Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of learning and /or tutoring students and staff.
• Ability to process and analyze information accurately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and oversight and as a member of a team in accomplishing tasks.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices in report preparation.
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies of student assessment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff, community leaders, faculty, students, and the public. Skill working in a diverse multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population.

CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

Important Notice: As a condition of employment, all full time Central Arizona College employee’s automatically become members of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). This is a pension system that requires mandatory contributions from the employee with a matching contribution from the employer. The 24-25 fiscal year contribution rate is 12.27%. Please note this rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis. Membership to ASRS is a condition of employment and is not optional unless you are at least 65 years of age and meet the opt out eligibility requirements, or are a retiree from ASRS . Please consider this when applying for this position.

We acknowledge that our institution, Central Arizona College, occupies ancestral lands of the Huhugam (HU-hu-gum), who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. We thank the Native communities and descendants of these Indigenous people whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now: the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O’odham (THO’-oh-no OH’-oh-thum) Nation, Ak-Chin (AK-Chin) Indian Community,? and the Gila River Indian Community, which is comprised of the Akimel O’odham (A-kee-med/r OH-oh-thum) (Pima) and the PEE-Posh (Maricopa) tribes. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside in Pinal County. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribes. All have made innumerable contributions to our region.?