Graduate Assistant

About the role

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Major/Essential Functions

Graduate Assistant to support instructional technology, faculty support, and learning management system (LMS) operations within the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population & Public Health. Responsibilities may include:

• Provide first-level support to faculty using Brightspace D2L and related instructional technologies.
• Aid with LMS course administration, including course setup, content organization, testing, and quality assurance reviews.
• Create and maintain faculty-facing documentation, user guides, quick-reference materials, and training resources.
• Develop tutorial videos and instructional materials to support faculty adoption of educational technologies and best practices.
• Aid with scheduling and management of Zoom meetings, virtual learning environments, and related technology support.
• Support faculty with routine technology questions and provide individualized assistance with LMS navigation and instructional tools.
• Conduct research and environmental scans related to online learning, instructional technology, accessibility, and educational best practices.
• Aid with data collection, reporting, and tracking of faculty training, support requests, and educational technology initiatives.
• Participate in special projects related to online learning, instructional design, faculty development, accreditation support, and continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in the graduate program of an institution within the Texas Tech University System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current graduate student in public health, education, instructional technology, higher education, information systems, communications, or a related field.
• Experience using learning management systems (Brightspace D2L preferred; Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle acceptable).
• Experience with Zoom, Microsoft 365, video creation/editing tools, or other educational technologies preferred.