Learning Assistant II

Employer: Valencia College
Location: Orlando, FL

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Position Number:

HR0661

Position Title:

Learning Assistant II

Job Type:

Staff

FT/PT:

Part-Time

Employee Class Description:

C3-Staff PT (ed. support)

General Position Description:

The Learning Assistant II will be responsible for providing academic assistance, mentoring and learning centered tutoring to any currently enrolled student based upon appropriate assessment of student needs.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade:

2021

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Posting Number:

S4171P

Location(s):

Orlando, FL 32801 - Downtown Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs):

Monday – Friday; hours will vary based on availability and center needs.

Number of Vacancies:

Posting Start Date:

10/08/2026

Posting End Date:

10/19/2026

Open Until Filled:

Quicklink for Posting:

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/43978

Salary Range:

$16.25 per hour

Description of Job Function:

1. Provides one on one or small group tutoring to currently enrolled students in a particular discipline.

2. Assesses academic ability of students being tutored using provided measurement instruments.

3. Meets with supervisory staff on a regular scheduled basis to discuss academic progress of students being tutored.

4. Assists supervisor with academic needs assessment.

5. Documents student progress for each session using provided instruments.

6. Implements an academic action plan for each session using provided instruments.

7. Participate in staff development training.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Other Required Qualifications:

Must have evidence of successful completion of college level academic work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to follow instructions from supervisor and other faculty.

2. Ability to work a variety of hours, which includes nights and weekends.

3. Ability to use computer hardware and software programs related to discipline area.

4. Ability to tutor individuals or small groups of students in advanced coursework.

5. Ability to use appropriate learning techniques/strategies to achieve specific learning outcomes.

General Working Conditions:

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The winner of the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is one of the largest community colleges in Florida, teaching more than 76,000 students annually.

But it's our quality of education, not size, that truly makes us great. Our Honors program is viewed by the National Collegiate and Southern Regional Honors Council as one of the exemplary programs in the nation. The Orlando Sentinel dubbed our fine-arts faculty one of the best in the region, and director Steven Spielberg called our film program one of the best anywhere. But the opinions that matter most are those of our students, and 92% say we met or exceeded their expectations on overall quality of education.

We strive to ensure that equal access to higher education belongs to everyone, because the future does, too.

We stand in the gap between what is and what can be. We pave a path to true potential. Whether it’s helping students land a dream job or continue on to the university of their Dreams, we do everything in our power to make that possible for each and every one of our students.

Recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and the achievement of a true work/life balance.

At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools and the right support. And that begins with recruiting the right talent.

We seek leaders. Inspirers. Motivators. Educational enthusiasts, passionate optimists and experienced realists. Individuals who not only believe in our students, but will help our students believe in themselves.

Valencia College has convenient locations throughout Central Florida and easily accessible by local freeways, expressways, and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal. With beautiful year-round weather, endless entertainment and dining options, and world-famous attractions, there's no shortage of incredible ways to spend your spare time.