Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Administer culturally relevant GED preparation, instruction and materials to migrant/seasonal farmworker participants admitted to MSU HEP; coordinate and manage student development and test assessments; provide academic and career advising to enhance the success of students.

• Provides instruction for GED subject areas of Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and/or Mathematical Reasoning. The instruction could be in Spanish or English, using online services.
• Assist with late afternoon/early evening tutoring sessions and post-secondary placement workshops.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ participation and provides reports to supervisors.
• Assists in the development of GED subject’s curricula for MSU HEP purposes.
• Plan, coordinate and present and/or attend student development and enrichment activities.
• Attend regular HEP faculty and staff meetings.
• Assist in assuring that program goals and objectives are achieved.
• Timely submission of payroll timesheets on a bi-weekly basis;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by HEP Associate Director and Migrant Student Services Director

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education desired or demonstrated equivalent experience and education in a related field.
• Demonstrates experience teaching basic skills to high school students, teens, or adults, preferably GED instruction.
• Excellent knowledge and experience using email, web-based communications, and Microsoft Software.
• Ability to structure work assignments to produce maximum quality and quantity with a minimum of supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive.
• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with migrant/seasonal farmworker students, knowledge of their values and belief systems, their educational issues, and ability to provide culturally relevant services.
• Experience in academic advising desired.
• Ability to work with instructors, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and foster a team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 references and their contact information

Special Instructions

Please direct your cover letter to Akulina Segula.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://mss.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.