Educational Support Assistant

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Education Support Assistant - Underground who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide technical support and customer service for students and staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE
Required: One (1) year of information technology experience.
Preferred: Experience in higher education.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to students and staff / Elevate unresolved issues to appropriate area(s).
• Answer telephone to provide information, take messages, or transfer calls.
• Ensure classrooms, study rooms and computer lab are clean and have necessary supplies.
• Assist and support students using Blackboard and related software.
• Maintain and update software on classroom laptops.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• As an Amarillo College employee seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring and striving to serve students, peers, and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle stress and remain calm.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic computer, printer, and software issues.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Must have current Microsoft Office Skills.
• Must have proficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to convey information effectively.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position. Pay grade 3 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.