Paraprofessional, Adult Education - Sevier County
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Job Info

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Title: Paraprofessional, Adult Education - Sevier County

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for a full-time Paraprofessional position supporting the Adult Education program. This position performs various clerical duties to support adult education. The paraprofessional interacts with students and provides registration, intake, and orientation-related services for potential and current students. Interaction and communication with Adult Education staff, students, and community members is integral to this position.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsibilities are based on a 37.5-hour work week. The daily schedule will involve a combination of daytime and evening hours on weekdays and one Saturday each month. This position is grant-funded.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task. * Assist with graduation and other events. * Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling. * Perform general office duties: filing, faxing, and disbursement of administrative and instructional materials. * Organize and maintain confidential program and student files and report documentation. * Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills. * Contribute to team effort. * Complete data in a timely manner, adhering to all reporting deadlines. * Travel to satellite class locations if necessary. * Participate in local and state activities /staff development. * Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

* A high school diploma or high school equivalent is required.
* Microsoft Office - Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and the ability to learn to use other computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working in an adult education environment.
* Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information internally and externally.
* Ability to maintain class, staff, and event schedules.
* Ability to set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Evidence of interpersonal /customer skills.
* Strong Organizational and analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
* Knowledge of and skill using data entry software.
* Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner.
* Skill in operation of general office equipment (fax, copier, scanner, multi-line phone system).
* Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (i.e., CASAS, HiSET, OPT).

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regent guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach all required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma

Applications are accepted until 05/03/2024.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

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