Assistant Faculty, Business Administration

Assistant Faculty are an essential part of creating the optimal learning environment. The University relies on assistant faculty to support instructional faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have many students.

About the role

This part-time position supports our Online undergraduate level Business Administration class. The successful Assistant Faculty is student-focused and able to create and implement various methods of communication and supplemental instruction to support student success. Evening and weekend hours are required.

This role works a defined number of hours per week and reports into key Faculty roles within the designated team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student activity within discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based upon training and input from the lead instructor.
• Assist in managing student communications.
• Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
• Assist with grading and providing feedback.
• Monitor students’ engagement levels and provide recommendations on the best approach to increase engagement.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed, providing tutoring, live sessions, or other student support.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed with student outreach.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed in developing supplemental support documents, videos, job aids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business or a Business-related discipline with 27 graduate quarter credits (18 graduate semester credits) in business-related coursework or Master’s degree in Project Management.
• 3 years of professional experience in Business and 3 years of experience in Project Management or PMP Certification if experience is not in Project Management.
• Previous teaching experience; online teaching experience preferred.
• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if required dependent on course credentialing requirements).
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.

Work Location Details

This role is designed to be remote ("home office"). Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing:

• Appropriate and safe office space, furniture, and organization.
• High-speed internet connection, printer, and a dedicated phone line for business use.

The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment. The University will not provide office equipment or on-site setup assistance.

Pay

The expected starting pay for this position is $19.00/hour. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. The salary range for this position is $18.25 - $27.75/hour.

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.