Job Title Engage Studio Instructional Assistant Undergraduate Position Summary

Reporting to the Co-Directors of the Engage Studio, this position facilitates student learning and helps students build communication skills in writing, speaking, presenting, and designing multimodal presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Meets with directors as needed to plan, implement, and assess engagement strategies.

* Completes and submits session plans, voiceover presentations, and documents to be used with students in the Engage Studio.

* Attends training sessions with directors and professional development activities related to composition and communication.

* Facilitates tutorials and walk-in support sessions.

* Maintains punctual attendance and scheduled hours in person at the Engage Studio.

* Confers with directors weekly. Attends and participates in all training and Engage Studio staff meetings as required.

* Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.

* Develops outreach materials and correspondence with faculty and staff prior to the beginning of each term.

* Delivers presentations promoting the Engage Studio in classes to raise awareness of resources available.

* Web content development and data entry for the Engage Studio website and assessment files. Proficiency in using various presentation tools and software.

* Collects attendance data for every Engage session, including student names, course title, date, and time of session.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

* Have a class schedule that permits staffing hours for campus and student needs

* Faculty recommendation for content competencies in communication, rhetoric & composition, digital writing, teaching, and presentation design.

* Current enrollment as a student in good standing at the university with a GPA of 3.0 or above in the major field of study.

Experience

Completion of General Education Curriculum Courses in English and Speech (Eng1301, Eng1302, Eng232X, SPC1301).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Ability to work independently when necessary and collaboratively with colleagues and directors to develop a welcoming studio and effective teaching materials.

* Confidence in public speaking and presentation delivery.

* Passion for helping others improve their communication skills.

* Previous experience in tutoring, teaching, student mentoring, or assisting peers.

* Skill posting materials in Microsoft Teams and in the Canvas Course Management System.

* Ability to work with a diverse student population.

* Strong time management and organizational skills.

* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.

* Discretion in in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy (FERPA) regulations.

* Ability to maintain a working schedule for sessions and meetings with directors.

* Ability to be punctual to trainings and meetings.

* Skill in designing and leading instructional sessions.

* Ability to take questions from students and engage in mentoring and problem-solving.

* Effectively communicate strategies that foster academic success in oral and written communication.

* Ability to listen to student needs in order to customize individual sessions.

* Ability to maintain a neat & professional appearance and office atmosphere.

* Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, standard correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to complete job tasks and assignments thoroughly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.

* Ability to uphold workplace ethics and principles of academic integrity for student benefit.

* Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Posting Open Date 12/06/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants