Educational Assistant, Bilingual Spanish/English Required (Full-Time) Grant Funded

Educational Assistant, Bilingual Spanish/English Required (Full-Time) Grant Funded

Salary

$20.65 - $25.83 Hourly

Location

Multi-Campus, WI

Job Type

Full-Time - Limited Term

Job Number

2026-05758

Division

Employer & Educational Community Services

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion is not acceptable.

Supplemental Information

All applications for this position must have a current resume and cover letter attached at the time of application.

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Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATCs diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean in the General Education Pathway, assists in the learning process by providing general support in a classroom setting and lab and provides tutoring and case management support to individuals or small groups. Work is generally diversified based on the needs of the students. Judgment and analysis are required in making decisions within established procedures. Supervision received is general in nature. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact for policy clarification or interpretation.

Note: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 6/30/27.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of the spaces assigned; establishes and enforces regulations related to the equipment used; manages inventory of supplies and equipment; creates purchase orders for needed equipment and supplies while working with Faculty and Dean to identify needed inventory and supplies
• Supports specific departments in providing smooth delivery of semester startup packets and instructional materials to improve service and efficiency for students and faculty.
• Works closely with student services to understand possible learning needs and helps create adaptive materials in conjunction with the instructor
• Provides alternative support for specific academic skills, consistent with classroom instruction and in conjunction with Faculty instruction if needed
• Encourages learning and study skill behaviors that help students to accomplish their academic goals
• Assists with makeup testing and proctoring services for MATC students
• Updates inventory and other data; prepares relevant reports
• Acts as a liaison between students and faculty
• Provides support for specialized software as related to the center's specialty.
• Participates in related in-service training, workshops, divisional meetings, and other educational activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree or higher in a comparable field

Experience: At least two (2) years of comparable experience

Language Requirement: Must be fluent (able to read, write and speak) in Spanish and English

Preferred Education and Experience in addition to the minimums listed above:

Bachelors degree or higher in related fields and with at least three (3) or more years of comparable experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with the instructional process and use of instructional media.
• Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and software.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, teachers, and the
• general public.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all
• levels of employees and management.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word to create inventory and other various
• reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Ability to order needed supplies while understanding budget constraints.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Community Education Division and is available to start as soon as possible. Note: This is an AEFLA grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 6/30/27.

Hours: Full time, 38.75 weekly hours, 100% in-person/on-site, primarily working out of our Walkers Square location but must have the ability to flex to other locations as needed. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicants employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

Please follow these steps.

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Cover Letter

• Up to date - Resume*

• Resume (please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to an interview interviews (Spark Hire or Virtual) will be scheduled within two weeks of postings closing date.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or emailjobs@matc.edu.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
• Low Deductible PPO
• High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll. MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

01

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you fluent in English and Spanish (able to speak, read and write)? This skill be tested.

• Yes
• No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Radio)

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Some College, No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

04

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

05

How many years of relevant work experience do you have? (please note that 2 years of part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience).

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 years or more

06

Do you or have you held a comparable position which is comparable to this Educational Assistant position specifically? If so please tell us why your past experience will make you successful in this position? If no, type n/a.

07

Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?

• Yes
• No

08

Job Parameters: - Full-Time, 38.75 weekly hours, year-round IN-PERSON position - Primarily daytime hours with some evenings as needed with notification -Based out of the Milwaukee Downtown Campus with ability to support other campuses if needed - Limited term funding guaranteed employment through 6/30/2027 - Pay range is $20.68 - $25.83 per hour (FIRM) Are these hours, location, and pay range acceptable to you? Please type comments below?

09

This position has a probationary period of six (6) months. The person, including internal employees, who is hired for this role would not be able to transfer into another role within the college until the six (6) month probationary period has been completed. Is this acceptable to you?

10

This position requires all of the following to be attached/submitted at time of application: - a current resume - a cover letter Have you provided these documents?

• Yes
• No

11

Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination. (e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND/OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type n/a. Do you understand this policy?

12

(Current Internal Faculty Applicants ONLY) Are you past your initial faculty probationary period with MATC? This means two (2) academics semesters if you are currently a full-time faculty member OR four (4) academic semesters if you are a current part-time faculty member. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

13

(INTERNAL Staff APPLICANTS ONLY) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

14

(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)

Required Question

Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu