Part-Time Student Learning Design Assistant - Teaching and Learning with Technology

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) is seeking students to fill Student Learning Design Assistant positions to support learning design programming. Typical duties include:

• Participate in technology-related faculty engagement sessions and trainings (online offerings)

• Organize and maintain project files

• Workshop administration, including but not limited to, drafting communication templates and surveys

• Willingness to learn about accessibility guidelines

• Application of the accessibility guidelines to ensure documents and other online content is accessible

• Willingness to learn about and apply basic learning design principles to project tasks

• Consult on and support design of multimedia programs and projects

• Provide event support for the annual Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology and other smaller events hosted by Teaching and Learning with Technology

• Provide input from a student perspective on projects and programs, assignments, directions, documentation

• Attend working group meetings on Zoom

The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, well organized, have excellent communication skills and a passion to learn. Experience with asynchronous learning is a plus. The candidate should also be comfortable with Canvas, Office 365, Google Suite, Kaltura, and Zoom as well as the willingness to expand their knowledge in the use of additional teaching and learning tools. 

Positions are part-time, 10-20 hours per week, with individual asynchronous work as well as periodic synchronous work with a team on Zoom between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A working knowledge of other Penn State services, such as University Libraries and Media Commons, is desired. Although this position is primarily remote, occasional University Park or Commonwealth campus travel may be required for events and/or team meetings.

Please note, applications will not be considered without a cover letter and resume. 

Cover letters should include: 

• why you are interested in the position

• experience working with Penn State technology tools

• related teaching/tutoring experience (if applicable)

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form 

• FBI Criminal Background Check

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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