Digital Assistant

at  Florida International University

The Biology department is currently seeking a student digital learning assistant to join their team of professionals. Digital learning/course assistants are assigned to online labs or classes to work with students alongside the primary instructor. Duties to include:

• Provide Problem Review Sessions for students on course material.
• Provide tutoring in the subject of course work.
• Assist instructors with student DRC and other accommodations.
• Assist instructors in providing feedback and grading assignments.
• Assist instructors answering student emails and questions.
• Interact with students in discussion assignments.
• Provide additional office hours to help students with any questions or problems.
• Facilitate the learning of difficult course material to students.
• Must meet weekly with the instructor to plan and prepare course content and instructional design.
• Expected to use student-centered teaching techniques.
• Must participate in peer and self-assessment by observing and providing informal feedback to their peers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days.
Knowledge of classroom subject.
Customer service knowledge
Basic level of Microsoft Office Suites.
Ability to work independently as needed
Ability to provide direction to students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.
For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #1710.257.

TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION AS AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE, DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION AND BE IN GOOD PERFORMANCE STANDING.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

The Biology department is currently seeking a student digital learning assistant to join their team of professionals. Digital learning/course assistants are assigned to online labs or classes to work with students alongside the primary instructor. Duties to include:

• Provide Problem Review Sessions for students on course material.
• Provide tutoring in the subject of course work.
• Assist instructors with student DRC and other accommodations.
• Assist instructors in providing feedback and grading assignments.
• Assist instructors answering student emails and questions.
• Interact with students in discussion assignments.
• Provide additional office hours to help students with any questions or problems.
• Facilitate the learning of difficult course material to students.
• Must meet weekly with the instructor to plan and prepare course content and instructional design.
• Expected to use student-centered teaching techniques.
• Must participate in peer and self-assessment by observing and providing informal feedback to their peers