Adult Education Paraprofessional - Part Time
National Park College
Part-time
On-site
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
National Park College is currently seeking a Part Time Paraprofessional. This position, under the direction of the director of the Adult Education program, will provide support to instructors and administrative staff, and maintain documentation in accordance with state Adult Education guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers and distributes incoming calls and messages (answering questions about program several times a day).
- Meets and greets visitors and students as they enter the center and provides accurate information to the public.
- Complete intake form and orientation with new students
- Assess student educational levels using the TABE Locator and proper TABE form as indicated-administer TABE according to publisher’s guidelines
- Enroll students in database LACES
- Post student attendance in LACES
- Maintain student files as required
- Assist instructor in keeping accurate record of student attendance
- Complete records and reports as requested
- Assist instructor in making calls or writing letters for student recruitment and retention purposes
- Performs some office or clerical duties that are moderately complex.
- Follows set procedures and may exercise some independent judgment in carrying out instructions.
- Supports instructional staff in completion of their duties.
- Provides support for full-time secretary in completion of office duties.
- Will perform other duties as assigned
Required skills/abilities:
- Type letters, memos, correspondence as needed
- Answer phones
- Assist instructor in maintaining student records
- File student records and correspondence
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
Education and Experience:
- Minimum education of a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Must have excellent organizational skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Able to learn Adult Ed. databases as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand throughout the day
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be provided unless doing so would result in undue hardship to NPC.
National Park College does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.