WS - Communications Teaching Assistant - FWS

About the role

Assist the Communication program with clerical, academic, and research support duties. Maintain confidentiality, support projects, and provide classroom assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality including FERPA, be punctual, and communicate schedule changes in advance
• Provide clerical support including proofreading, photocopying, filing, and assigned projects
• Use superior verbal and written communication, especially APA writing style
• Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and compile data using software programs
• Assist with development of course resources
• Work independently and efficiently; guide students using available resources
• Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Be available to assist in class as a TA, including monitoring exams
• Dress appropriately for the work environment
• Monitor and post to social media accounts
• Grade assignments as directed by faculty

Qualifications

• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media
• Other Skills: Attention to detail, Classroom speaking on occasion, Written & verbal communication, Willingness to learn new things

Pay & schedule

• Pay Rate: $10.50/hour
• Hours needed per week: 10
• Work Schedule: M-F 9-5 (hours may vary depending on workload)
• Location: Armington 4th floor
• Number of Positions: 1

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Carrying up to 10 lbs.

Work Conditions: Light Intensity