Academic Assistants provide individual or small group assistance to students in a variety of subject areas by using a range of content-specific and general learning strategies. Responsibilities of this position are to assist students with homework, project, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. Candidates for this position should be patient, understanding, and have the ability to work with students of all abilities and learning styles. Up to 25 hours per week @ $15.50/hour (for applicants with an Associate's degree or higher) and $10.30/hour (for applicants without an Associate's degree and an Iowa Central student, must obtain and include with application letters of recommendation from instructors). Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions Providing students positive and constructive feedback Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred. See description above for more information.