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Job title: Part Time Teaching Lab Assistant, TLCC (Winter Haven) Company: Polk State College Job description: ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This paraprofessional position reports to a department supervisor and is an excellent opportunity within the College?s Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) on our Winter Haven campus. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State. SOAR, EAGLES ABOUT THE POSITION: Located on our Winter Haven campus, the Teaching Lab Assistant provides a variety of clerical and operational support duties in a large Teaching/Learning Lab Center. Responsibilities primarily involve assisting the Testing Specialist in administering and monitoring a variety of student tests and providing general office support within the department. Due to the nature of the job, students are not eligible for this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Maintain files and safeguard academic tests; distribute to students for completion as requested by faculty.
• Check out instructional materials/equipment.
• Maintain lab equipment in operational condition.
• Train for and obtain certifications required by 3rd party testing entities.
• Assist student with operation and duplication of course supplements.
• Provide tutoring assistance as needed.
• Administering and monitoring various placement tests, standardized tests (CLEP, ACT, TEAS, PearsonVue), distance education and make-up test for Polk State courses. .
• Collaborates with tutors and student employees.
• Answer lab telephone, provide information and refer calls as appropriate.
• Assist disabled students and special needs students.
• Must be available to work evening and Saturday hours.

This position is a level C13. Please see starting salary range below. To determine starting salary, Polk State College takes into consideration the pay level minimum, the candidate's qualifications and internal equity factors. Required Skills

• The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty.
• Good organizational skills, with special attention to details.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• General office skills.
• Experience with computer, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Good human relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Working Conditions: Must be available to work evening and Saturday hours. Required Education: Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent). Required Experience Preferred Experience: At least one year of clerical experience. We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available. Important Information:

• Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of a resume and an electronic job application.

• Unofficial transcripts are also required to be uploaded for all salaried (Professional/Technical, Administrative, & Executive) and instructional positions.
• Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.

• Background Screening: Reference checks and successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.

• Non-Instructional Transcripts: For professional/salaried positions, uploading of unofficial transcripts is welcomed, but not required, during the application process. However, official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

• Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.
• Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

• Veterans? Preference: Eligible applicants may use the

to apply for Veterans? Preference for positions in qualifying categories. The DD-214 and all required documentation must be submitted with the completed application for consideration.

• Relocation: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023. NOTE: We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at . As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates. Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify. Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Vice President, Institutional Compliance and Engagement; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; [email protected] Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070, e-mail , or write us at Human Resources Department, Polk State College, 999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.

• The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty.
• Good organizational skills, with special attention to details.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• General office skills.
• Experience with computer, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Good human relations skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Working Conditions: Must be available to work evening and Saturday hours. Required Education: Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent). Preferred Experience: At least one year of clerical experience. We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available. Important Information:

• Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of a resume and an electronic job application.

• Unofficial transcripts are also required to be uploaded for all salaried (Professional/Technical, Administrative, & Executive) and instructional positions.
• Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.

• Background Screening: Reference checks and successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.

• Non-Instructional Transcripts: For professional/salaried positions, uploading of unofficial transcripts is welcomed, but not required, during the application process. However, official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

• Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.
• Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

• Veterans? Preference: Eligible applicants may use the

to apply for Veterans? Preference for positions in qualifying categories. The DD-214 and all required documentation must be submitted with the completed application for consideration.

• Relocation: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023. NOTE: We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at . As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates. Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify. Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Vice President, Institutional Compliance and Engagement; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; [email protected] Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070, e-mail , or write us at Human Resources Department, Polk State College, 999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response. Expected salary: $15.24 per hour Location: Winter Haven, FL Apply Job!