Science Learning Assistant 2026-2027 - IM

Position Information

Position Title

Science Learning Assistant 2026-2027 - IM

Pay Grade Level

G-10 LA

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Benefits

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department

Iron Mt Academic Support

Campus Location

Iron Mountain

Min Salary

$18.82

Max Salary

$22.14

FTE

.5

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Position Type

Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibility of this part-time, temporary position is to provide assistance to students in science courses at both Escanaba and Iron Mountain campuses. The position may include some virtual meetings with students, so candidates should be comfortable with videoconferencing software such as Zoom.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (or at least two years of completed college coursework) with significant focus in chemistry or a related field
• At least two years of experience in tutoring, mentoring, group facilitation, or teaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field
• Preference given to applicants with a strong background in chemistry

Months Per Year

4-8

Hours Worked Per Week

15-20

Work Schedule

This position will work 15- 20 hours per week based on student demand.

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Academic Support Coordinator

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

N/A

Job Duties

Job Duty

Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes

Job Duty

Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the science courses

Job Duty

Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to science students

Job Duty

Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in grasping and applying subject matter.

Job Duty

Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, and type of assistance provided to Academic Support Coordinator

Job Duty

Serve as resource for science students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance

Job Duty

Attend science courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes

Job Duty

Hold office hours/open support time in the HUB

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension

906-217-4016

Contact Email

[email protected]

Contact Fax

906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S278P

Posting Date

05/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents