Entry Level Healthcare Administration Jobs in Spring, TX

TITLE

Course Assistant III

JOB SUMMARY 

This position provides advanced assistance to faculty and students by assisting with grading papers, research, acquiring materials, and tutoring. Work is performed under limited supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Faculty or Department Head

Supervises:     No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Downloads submitted assignments.

• Participates in grading assignments.

• Records grades in roll book or in Blackboard.

• Monitors discussion board postings.

• Post items on blackboard and monitors blackboard course sites.

• Conducts research.

• Acquires course related materials.

• Conducts tutoring in student's practical application of course content.

• Sets up labs and experiential activities.

• Posts items on blackboard and monitors blackboard as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and/or verify information accurately.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Ability to use a personal computer keyboard and read a personal computer screen.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

EDUCATION 

Master's degree required. 

EXPERIENCE

Three years course content experience required. Course research and technology experience required.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and/or verify information accurately.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Ability to use a personal computer keyboard and read a personal computer screen.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. 

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government.  For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.