Federal Work Study - IHAT Center Assistants

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center (IHAT) is seeking student staff learning assistants to support PD modules, data management, and Center operations on campus in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include Canvas-based PD support, grading, feedback, and technical assistance; data maintenance; Open Lab staffing, email and communications; inventory and MakerSpace support. A minimum of 6 hours weekly is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.0.
• Open to all majors; preference for Education-related fields.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support online professional development (PD) via Canvas, including grading modules, content feedback, and technical assistance related to the Center’s assistive technology.
• Manage data and update databases.
• Staff Open Lab hours to support students on PD modules, assist with email and Canvas communications, support inventory and MakerSpace needs, maintain the Center’s space.
• Staff must be available to work a minimum of 6 hours a week on a consistent schedule.

Skills

Canvas

Data management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

GPA 2.0 minimum

Tools

Databases

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Information

Number of Vacancies: 2

Rate of Pay: $10.50 - $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

Position Location: On-campus

State: NC

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes

Position Number: 08694

Posting Number: 08694

Job Description

The ECU College of Education’s Irene Howell Assistive Technology [ IHAT ] Center is currently seeking student staff learning assistants to work in the Center. The Center’s focus is teaching about working effectively with individuals with disabilities in schools and other work environments.

Student staff will:

• 1. Support online professional development (PD) via Canvas in the areas of Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility, and Assistive Technology, including grading module assessments, offering content feedback, and technical assistance related to the Center’s assistive technology.
• 2. Manage data and update databases.
• 4. Staff Open Lab hours to support students on PD modules, assist with email and Canvas communications, support inventory and MakerSpace needs, maintaining the Center’s space, and other tasks as assigned.
• 5. Staff members must also be available to work a minimum of 6 hours a week on a consistent schedule around their class schedule.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

Open to all majors, specifically individuals with an interest in learning to work effectively with students/individuals with disabilities. Preference may be given to Education, particularly Special Education and Speech and Hearing Sciences. No experience required; this position could be an excellent resume builder as you will receive training about working effectively with individuals and disabilities. Demonstrated good communication and critical thinking skills. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form online.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS , students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail] . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online).
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major of study?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current year of study?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate
• * What is your anticipated Graduation Date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked as a learning assistant in lecture or lab at ECU before? If so, which course(s) did you work with? (Include department and course number)

  (Open Ended Question)