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The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks a part-time program assistant with an interest in instructional design and instructional technology. This is a one year, term-limited position at 20 hours per week, with a possibility of transitioning to a permanent part-time position.
The Learning and Teaching Assistant supports the LSA Learning and Teaching Consultants, a unit of LSA Technology Services, performing some clerical and some assistant-level Instructional Technologist tasks. This position assists in our outreach campaigns and seminar events, especially with editing and posting email and webpage content, arranging room reservations, and tracking and analyzing attendance at events. In addition, and once fully trained, the Assistant will work directly with faculty to answer basic questions about course set-up in Canvas and troubleshoot common educational technology issues for LSA faculty and staff.
Good organizational skills and written communication skills are vital to this position, and experience in teaching or training is a bonus, but no prior experience in instructional technology or instructional design is necessary. The LTC staff will provide all necessary training to the Learning and Teaching Assistant and will work closely with the Assistant on projects. The Assistant will have the opportunity to pursue professional development and certification in this area, if desired. We welcome experience from a wide range of work histories, including teaching, administrative work, communications, patron support, or project assistant experience, as long as you are willing to learn about the field of instructional design.
Please Note: This position is hybrid, with both on-site and remote work. The amount of on-site work is flexible, but at least one day per week on-site will be required.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
While you will have some work on our central campus in Ann Arbor, LSA offers flexible work options. To support well-being, LSA also has a communication standard that limits non-essential emails to weekday business hours.
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.
20% Learning Design and Technology Support
Assist faculty with the creation of basic material and set-up of their Canvas course sites, and trouble-shoot common Canvas issues. Assist faculty with basic set-up and troubleshooting of major third-party tools such as iClicker
40% Outreach and Information Support
Assist LTC's outreach programs; review, edit, and post email and blog posts; keep track of the writing and posting schedule and prompt Consultants when necessary. Assist with review and editing of LTC's website, maintain schedule of pages reviewed, prompt Consultants when necessary. Other assistance as necessary, for example creating new posters and flyers or assisting with the creation of surveys for event participants.
30% Faculty Development Support
Assist with LTC's seminar series, help brainstorm and review session content, help create the annual schedule and email notices, reserve event space, track attendance and analyze trends. Help with on-site tasks of running events, transport materials, assist with set-up of equipment, direct attendees.
10% Professional Development
Train with the Consultants in instructional design and instructional technology skills. Pursue courses or workshops in the field, especially for certificate programs. Attend campus and local events and conferences.
This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
In order to receive full consideration for your application, please submit your application within the first 14 calendar days of this posting. LSA may start the review/selection process as early as the 15th day after posting. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after that posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Learning and Teaching Assistant
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TEMP)
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Part-Time
Temporary
Nonexempt
College Of Lsa
LSA Dean: TS Academic TechSvcs
4/22/2024 - 5/13/2024
$15.00 - $21.00
Temporary Job Opening
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