Student Support Assistant

Memphis, TN, United StatesPosted Feb 18, 2026

Job description

Assists with the coordination of administrative and/or operational functions of an organizational unit under the supervision of a manager or director. May assist in supervising and/or providing guidance to employees or be responsible for the management of programs, initiatives or events. Student Support Assistants may be assigned to any level of elementary, middle or high school.

Assist school administration by providing student support as needed during and after the school day such as advisement, behavioral interventions, tutoring, mentoring, and mediation including but not limited to assistance with in-school suspension and office referral supports. Provide staff support in various areas throughout the day including serving as a teaching assistant, lunch assistant, study hall assistant, field trip support, and as a classroom monitor.

Support summer programming for the student services department and general education department as scheduled by student services staff and/or administration. Performs other duties as assigned. Associate degree and a minimum of one year of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Description copied from University of Memphis's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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