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Polk State College

Part-time Academic Support Assistant/Embedded Tutor

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What they do

A Tutor works with students who need additional help or review. Provides instruction in an academic subject, or reviews a particular class lesson, or assists with preparing for a test. Works with students one-on-one or in a small group, and usually meets with students outside of school.

$45,670 / year median in Florida

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

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 This part-time position reports to the Dean of Workforce. Responsibilities include managing IT laboratory operations, maintaining lab equipment and inventory, administering Windows/Linux servers and virtualization platforms, developing standard operating procedures and technical documentation, supporting faculty training, coordinating equipment procurement, implementing infrastructure improvements, and ensuring instructional labs are properly maintained and aligned with program needs. Essential Functions/Duties Create, manage, and maintain standard operating procedure documents for laboratory activity setup, management, and inventory. Collaborate with the Program Director and the Network Coordinator to develop documentation of appropriate training for faculty regarding classroom setup, software, equipment, and lab environment. Research, recommend, and request budget items relative to costs, vendors, etc. Price and select items for the program lab. Assemble and prepare new supply and equipment orders. Prepare program class labs, clean and store lab equipment, and supplies. Administering Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and the Network Coordinator on infrastructure strategy Writing SOPs, technical documentation, and curriculum-aligned lab designs Leading enterprise migrations (VMware ? Proxmox, Hyper-V ? Proxmox) Designing and deploying innovative systems (NOC dashboard, network visualization tools) Developing custom asset management software with API integrations Set up and conduct basic maintenance on lab equipment. Ensure that proper equipment audits are maintained.
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 This is a part-time, on-campus position. Approximately 20 hours per week. No remote or hybrid options, but there may be some occasional work by VPN in the evenings as needed. Schedule can be flexible and will be determined with the supervisor.
Required Education:
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
Required Experience :
One year of Computer Science or Network Engineering experience is required. Appropriate certifications or years of experience may be used in lieu of degree. 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 .