Job Description

Open to the Public

Full-Time

5/1/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: Varies

Wage: $15.00

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Students, Learning Assistants offer one-on-one support to facilitate interactive study sessions to help identified students learn course concepts, prepare for exams, and learn effective study skills. This position is grant funded and continued employment is not guaranteed. The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (SCTC) will make continued employment decisions on a semester-by-semester basis and employment is contingent upon funding availability and administrative priority. SCTC values a highly collegial and caring academic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hold out-of-class interactive study sessions for assigned student.
• Attend all class meetings, take notes, do homework, and complete all assigned class material.
• Embed learning strategies to help students learn “how to learn” along with “what to learn.”
• Help students refine study/learning skills such as note taking, test preparation, problem-solving, test-taking strategies, and more.
• Function as part of a team emphasizing student performance.
• Meet with professors to discuss lecture content, textbook readings, homework assignments, upcoming exams/quizzes, and proposed Learning Assistant session activities/worksheets.
• Provide feedback to professors on concepts that students who participate in Learning Assistant sessions are having a difficult time understanding.
• Maintain a log of student contacts.
• Provide excellent customer and student service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer and student concerns and continually focus on customer and student services as our top priority.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Contact with students to encourage each individual to perform at his/her highest level.
• Contact with Tribal College Administrative Staff and Tribal College Instructors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 60 completed credits towards a College degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of higher education.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices in field of study.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of current technology applications for use in student interaction.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures.
• Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands for period of time.
• Sit, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.
• Frequent use of hands wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

• In an academic institution environment, normal office and classroom environment with moderate noise level.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.