Position Description
The School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a student to work as an Undergraduate Course Assistant (UCA) to support faculty who are teaching hybrid courses in spring 2021.
Hybrid courses include both teaching in-person and teaching online as part of the fundamental course design. Students should expect to be in-person for some, but not all, course components. Specifics of hybrid course formats will be established by each faculty member at the beginning of each course. The UCA will support faculty during in-person classes, as well as supporting live streams through Zoom for remote students, and other in-person class components. The UCA plays a pivotal role in ensuring that hybrid classes are held smoothly, and promote a productive virtual learning environment.
Please note: students may not be enrolled in a class for which they are serving the UCA role.
Position Details
- Part-time
- Academic Program: School of Arts and Sciences
- Division: School of Arts and Sciences
- Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support for the delivery of hybrid instruction, both through managing classroom camera feeds, as well as the support of remote students in Zoom.
- Trouble-shooting technology issues and request appropriate support as necessary.
- Directing online students to campus connectivity resources as needed.
- Monitoring chat and raise/reaction functions in Zoom.
- Supporting faculty in small group activities for the class as needed, such as in laboratories
- Tracking attendance.
- Setting up breakout rooms; visit breakout rooms to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborating with faculty to identify appropriate ways to participate in breakout discussions.
- Assisting with class session Zoom recordings and uploading.
- Other duties as assigned and appropriate, given course format and schedule.
Requirements
- Attend all class meetings in person (unless requested otherwise by the faculty member).
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid environment.
- Able to communicate professionally and appropriately with faculty and students
- Participate in Zoom and video kit training
Eligibility
- Applicants must be currently enrolled students.
Preferred Competencies
- Students should express their interest in a department when applying to facilitate a strong match between their work and the course.
- Familiarity with basic video editing and posting welcome.
- Previous experience as a research assistant or teaching assistant welcome.
Time Commitment
Up to 5 hours per week for the duration of the class. A maximum number of 4 courses, i.e. 20 hours/week.
Compensation
$15 per hour
Application Information
- Please submit your most recent resume.
- Please include a brief cover note that includes what appeals to you the most about this opportunity.
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