Instructor - Economics jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

This is a part-time position (.5 hours per week) located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Primary responsibilities include test proctoring for both credit and non-credit students, assisting students enrolled in developmental education courses, coordinating peer tutors, and occasional assistance with advising and registration.

Organizational skills, multi-tasking, and an unwavering commitment to student and customer service are critical in this position.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Classification : Unclassified

Department : Success Center Emmetsburg Campus

Report to : Director of Academic Success

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF THE TIME) :

Constant (-%)

• Proctor university and college exams, as well as continuing education or certification exams.
• Proctor Accuplacer placement exams.
• Interpret and enter placement test scores in Ellucian.
• Interpret and explain placement test scores to students and advisors.
• Maintain progress reports and student records / files.

Frequent (-%)

• Administer HISET official practice exams for high school equivalency students.
• Tutor students in developmental math, writing, and student success courses.
• Assist with coordination and scheduling for peer tutoring program.
• Assist with data collection and data analysis for various academic

Occasional (-%)

• Complete required training to proctor various exams.
• Communicate with students enrolled in both credit and non-credit
• Be present for campus visit days, orientation days, or other events.
• Work collaboratively with Director of Academic Success on daily tasks or new projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Ability to effectively work with under-prepared and at-risk students.
• Ability to monitor students in a testing environment and discuss any issues that may arise.
• Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.
• Be a self-starter, with the ability to efficiently manage and perform multiple takes in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Represent the college in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
• Enthusiastic and energetic in job performance; maintaining high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to assume responsibility and deal effectively with problems, exercising good judgment when making decisions.

SPECIAL DEMANDS :

Sedentary to light work. Position mostly involves moving about the Success Center to individually assist students. Talking, hearing, viewing various types of close visual work, and repetitive motion, constantly (-%).

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and repetitive motion frequently (-%). Exerting up to pounds of force occasionally (-%).

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties / responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred fields include education, English, or mathematics. Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and / or basic mathematics / algebra skills strongly preferred.

Salary : $. per hour

FRINGE BENEFITS :

Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee retirement plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application :

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Last updated : 2024-05-07