Title: Paraprofessional for Adult Education Part Time - Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson Counties (Grant Funded)

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: TCAT-Jacksboro

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: TCAT Jacksboro

Job Summary

Job Title: Paraprofessional/Adult Education
Job Code: EH
Location: Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, and Jefferson Counties
Reports To: Adult Education District Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 Category: Clerical/Support Staff, Part Time, Grant Funded
Position Number:
Openings: 1


The Part-Time Paraprofessional in the Adult Education program is a grant-funded position. The selected candidate will assist Adult Education students with educational and career needs.

Job Duties

• Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)


• Manage electronic filing system


• Complete data entry in a timely manner adhering to all reporting deadlines


• Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation


• Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches


• Assist with student needs, registration, intake and orientation-related activities for potential and current students


• Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities


• Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS; TABE; OPT; HiSET).


• Maintain class, staff, and event schedules - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) required
* Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations
* Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities
* Ability to work with a variety of individuals / students
* Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
* Knowledge of and skill using data entry software
* Analytical skills and the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
* Aware of effective customer service practices and ability to implement them within an educational setting
* Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner
* Contribute to team effort
* Assist with graduation
* Perform other duties as assigned