Immediate Supervisor: This position reports directly to the Director of Adult Education, but works in tandem with their respective Lead Instructor.
General Description: This is a part-time grant-funded position during the evening hours (12-16 hours per week) at ASU-Mid-South campus and off-site locations. The Adult Education Paraprofessional will provide individual and small group instruction utilizing the Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy curriculum to adult education students.
Responsibilities:
- Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
- Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and with improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
- Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the faculty or administrator.
- Provides evaluations and other reports as requested
- Documents student progress.
- Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success.
- Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
- Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
- Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
- Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
Salary: Per hour rate commensurate with education, experience, and credentials.
Please note that ASU Mid-South requires a criminal background check as well as a driver’s license check as part of the employment process.
Required Application Materials:
- a letter of interest specifying the position sought,
- a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment including contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications for this position, (https://www.asumidsouth.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Employment_Application.pdf
- a resume or curriculum vitae, and
- copies of college transcripts relevant to the position of interest.
For an application to be considered, all requested materials must be submitted either by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery to:
Arkansas State University Mid-South
ATTN: Human Resources
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-733-6719 (Fax) or email to HumanResources@asumidsouth.edu.
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
