[POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Writing Center)

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Position Information

Position Title: [POOL] Instructional Assistant 1 (Writing Center) Department Learning Center Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Position FTE N/A Location Salary Grade 14 Salary Rate

$18.74 per hour

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

• Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Provides instructional support for faculty across the curriculum by assisting students. Instructs students individually or in small groups working on writing projects to improve their planning, drafting, revising, editing, or presenting skills as well as to effectively use software or online resources to successfully complete writing assignments. Fields faculty questions and concerns in the Coordinator's absence.

Essential Duties:

• Provides supplemental instruction to students from any discipline with writing assignments or writing-related course work. Instructional assistance includes work both with hard-copy text and with the use of computer resources as a writing, research, and learning tool.

• Encourages students and promotes a supportive learning environment. Assesses student needs. Offers a variety of approaches or methods to help students with their writing, revising, and presenting skills. Promotes students' self-reliance, mastery of grammar, composing, revising, editing, and presenting skills. Maintains students' confidentiality.

• Instructs students one-on-one, in small groups, or through the Online Writing Lab in: Interpreting and developing strategies for writing assignments. Improving their writing skills and strategies at all stages of writing (prewriting, organizing, drafting, revising, editing, and presenting). Developing strategies involved in writing longer research papers or technical reports, including paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting skills; avoiding plagiarism; using in-text citations, and preparing MLA or APA bibliographies. Preparing resumes and applications or scholarship letters. Using online writing resources (for example, prewriting activities for essay writing or grammar diagnostics or other online sites such as Purdue's OWL or LB Brief). Responds to OWL submissions and assists with OWL training.

• Captures data by ensuring signing students in and out of TutorTrac. Instructs students in how to schedule appointments using TutorTrac.

• Maintains current and adequate supply of comprehensive resources and instructional materials. Develops supplemental materials as needed. Takes initiative in Writing Center problem solving and project management.

• Provides Writing Center tours to introduce students to the writing support services. May work with Writing Center Instructional Specialist Coordinator to conduct classroom visits and present workshops.

• Regularly attends Writing Center meetings. Assists in training new staff, presents training materials at meetings, and provides curriculum development recommendations for tutor training.

• Collaborates with all Writing Center staff to promote a supportive, inspiring, and comfortable learning and tutoring environment. Listens to and supports Peer Mentors.

• Participates in professional development opportunities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires well developed listening and speaking abilities to communicate with staff and students.
• Requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard or other computer-related equipment.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Work is performed in an open lab setting in the Learning Center with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and Experience

• Position requires AS degree with demonstrated mastery in college composition and rhetoric.
• Comfort with public speaking preferred.
• Experience in using a range of software and online resources related to writing required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of college composition and rhetoric.
• Must have mastery of grammar and mechanics, varieties of writing processes, and research strategies.
• Must have computing skills and knowledge sufficient to use software identified in job description.
• Requires strong communication skills to interact informally with students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of ability.
• Requires the ability to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Must have demonstrated ability to understand and interpret faculty instructions in order to assist students.
• Must have the ability to manage a group of writers, move easily from student to student among this group of writers each working individually on writing projects.
• Requires ability to understand the needs and differences of adult students and appropriately respond to these needs.
• Must uphold Writing Center best practices and Learning Center etiquette guidelines.
• Must be able to sensitively deal with students in helping with academic performance.
• Must be comfortable working independently in the Writing Center area, enforcing acceptable noise levels, use of food/drink, and computer use.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, including computers.
• Comfort with public speaking preferred.

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4 Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)
• List of Three (3) Professional References

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants:

• View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Compensation Information:

All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position's grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee's supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.

• View the 26/27 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link.
• Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy .

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number: 0601157-NC Posting Date: 07/17/2024 Closing Date:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?

• I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon

• Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position

• No - I am only interested in remote work

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?

• Yes - I will need future work sponsorship for a work visa

• No - I will not need future work sponsorship for a work visa

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Academic Transcript
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Academic Transcript 2
• Academic Transcript 3
• Veteran Status Documentation
• Letter of Reference 2
• Writing Sample