Teaching Lab Assistant - TLCC (Winter Haven)

Please label all uploaded documents with your full name (for example: Jane_Doe_Resume ). This helps ensure your materials are properly matched to your application. If you are a currently active Polk State College employee, please create an account using your polk.edu staff email address. Our HR system will not recognize you as an active employee. Description The Teaching Lab Assistant provides various clerical and operational support duties in a large Teaching/Learning Lab Center. Responsibilities involve assisting the Testing Specialist in administering and monitoring student tests and providing general office support within the department. Essential Functions/Duties Maintain files and safeguard academic tests; distribute to students for completion as requested by faculty. Check out instructional materials/equipment. Maintain lab equipment in operational condition. Train for and obtain certifications required by 3rd party testing entities. Assist student with operation and duplication of course supplements. Provide tutoring assistance as needed. Administering and monitoring various placement tests, standardized tests (CLEP, ACT, TEAS, PearsonVue), distance education and make-up test for Polk State courses. Supervise tutors and student employees. Answer lab telephone, provide information and refer calls as appropriate. Assist disabled students and special needs students.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty. Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others. General office skills. Experience with computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Good human relations skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Working Conditions/Additional Information During the first of each semester must be available to work evening hours to start the semester. Sometimes it requires coming in in the evenings, early in the mornings, and on Saturdays to start various workshops. Must be able to work proficiently in a busy, multi-office work area. Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes. Salary and Benefits Information This position is level C13 . We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.

Required Experience :

One year of administrative, clerical or student support experience is required. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: a resume. an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed). Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace. Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment. Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact: Title IX Coordinator 3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 863.669.2903 compliance@polk.edu For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu .