Part-Time Innovation Consultant

The Krause Studios for Innovation is hiring Innovation Consultants for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semester.

About the role

The job of an Innovation Consultant offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting students, faculty, and staff around innovative technology-supported pedagogy. The Innovation Consultant is responsible for assisting others in using the equipment in the Krause Innovation Studio and Krause Learning Space. The equipment includes iPads, projectors, interactive whiteboards, room reservation devices, and other technology resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist others in using the equipment in the Krause Innovation Studio and Krause Learning Space.
• Support students, faculty, and staff around innovative technology-supported pedagogy.
• Work flexible hours between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Friday, or 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.
• Join the intellectual work of the Krause Studios, including various research projects.

Requirements

• Evidence of excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with educational technology.

Qualifications

• Education or a related discipline is preferred.
• Flexible scheduling around classes is included with a starting salary of $9.75 per hour.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling around classes.
• Starting salary of $9.75 per hour.
• Scheduled work hours between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Friday, or 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Pay

• $9.75 per hour.

Schedule

• Scheduled work hours between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Friday, or 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.
• Hours will vary depending on availability.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit the following items: (1) a cover letter (documenting qualifications, current student status, other job obligations, and reasons for wanting to work at the Studio); (2) a current resume; and (3) a list of three professional references with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to the applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.

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