Job Description

PositionResponsibilities:

The School of World Studies is seeking Instructional Assistants for the Fall 2024 semester.

The Instructional Assistant (IA) position is an hourly wage position designed for providing administrative assistance to School of World Studies instructors. The position is for up to ten hours a week assisting faculty instructors with large lecture courses, including grading assignments, organizing course materials, managing student communications and general course logistics. If desired, Instructional Assistants (IAs) may be assigned to more than one course per semester when approved by the supervisor. Course assignments are made by the Associate Director of SWS, who will serve as the position supervisor.

Specific responsibilities will be assigned by the course professor(s), and will include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Photocopying, scanning, filing, etc.
-Conducting limited research for the professor
-Replying to student emails and questions
-Taking attendance in class
-Managing questions in the chat during Zoom classes
-Uploading recorded lectures to Kaltura
Required Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor's degree (BA or BS). Must be able to track details well. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom. Experience using Canvas or Blackboard as a student.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in some capacity, such as tutoring or working with students

Salary: $12.50

Position Details:

Department: School of World Studies
Employment Type: Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 0.50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Dacia Shamblin

Contact Email: dankodl@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-827-2942

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