TRAFFIC Western Cape

Instructional Assistant - English/Humanities, Math and Social Sciences

Surry Community College

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - English/Humanities, Math and Social Sciences

Provides principle administrative support to the assigned division(s) and Coordinator of Instruction. Supports faculty, manages supplies and equipment, creates and maintains documentation, coordinates meetings, assists with grant and safety management, supports college catalog updates, records course schedules and payroll processes, maintains data for partners, and engages in staff development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain knowledge of duties and functions of the division and staff to provide appropriate support.
  • Order and maintain supplies and equipment for laboratories and stock rooms.
  • Assist faculty with operational support (copies, mail, office supplies, IT work orders, facilities).
  • Take divisional, program advisory, and other minutes as directed by the Coordinator of Instruction.
  • Collect and verify faculty forms (travel authorization, reimbursement, timesheets).
  • Coordinate program advisory meetings for instructional programs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in shared folders (syllabi, course outlines, door schedules, minutes).
  • Participate in staff development activities to enhance job performance.
  • Plan and coordinate special college events.
  • Support grant management when funding is available.
  • Assist in developing and enforcing safety practices in instructional laboratories.
  • Provide requested data to college partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Verify inventory lists annually.
  • Participate actively in the planning process.
  • Assist in course scheduling and payroll processes.
  • Review the college catalog annually for updates or changes.
  • Post door schedules and room change notifications.
  • Create an adjunct list each semester and collect evaluation materials.
  • Coordinate textbook orders and maintain up-to-date records of changes.
  • Schedule divisional meetings and manage invites in Outlook.
  • Perform other job specific duties as assigned, including support for other academic divisions.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
General Qualifications
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to articulate professional responses to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, or the public.
  • Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.
  • Ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
  • Proficiency in standard mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) as required for the division.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature of the college and the community college system philosophy.
Required Qualifications

Associate degree in a relevant field or related field of the division served; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to coordinate and prioritize office duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an educational office setting with strong technical knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires regular speaking or hearing, frequently sitting, standing, walking, and using hands for various tasks. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. The position may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and normally quiet noise levels.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R40,578/month
R27,328 to R58,617/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Speaking Active Listening Instructing Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 Blackboard Learn Ultra Canvas LMS Moodle Blackboard software Microsoft Access 365 SQL