Academic Testing and Support Assistant - Abingdon, VA & Roanoke, VA

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond seeks a part-time Academic Testing and Support Assistant to provide onsite classroom support and exam proctoring at distance sites in Roanoke and Abingdon, VA. The role supports faculty, instructors, and students during Monday–Thursday mornings.

Preferred candidates will have experience with students, promote a respectful, professional environment, and be capable of interpreting policies; Canvas and ExamSoft experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive educational environment.
• Exposure to classroom management or classroom technician/assistant experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Commitment to fostering respect and professionalism with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite classroom support to faculty, instructors, and students at distance sites.
• Proctor exams and other instructional activities.
• Serve as liaison between distance site students and Department Chair, Program Director, and staff.
• Inform department leaders of student statuses and potential barriers to performance.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable policies and regulations.

Skills

Experience with students

Safe and supportive environment

Classroom management experience

Policy interpretation

Respectful professionalism

Tools

Canvas

ExamSoft

Job description

Advertising Summary

The Department of Nurse Anesthesia in the VCU College of Health Professions is seeking enthusiastic educational professionals to join our team as a part-time Academic Testing and Support Assistant. There are openings at our distance site in Roanoke, VA and Abingdon, VA. Proctoring and onsite academic support is needed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.

Unit

College of Health Professions MBU

Department

Nurse Anesthesia

Department Summary

The mission of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as part of an inter‑professional team to serve the public through the delivery of safe, cost‑efficient, quality anesthesia services. We strive to develop leaders and scholars who will advance the specialty of nurse anesthesia through research, scholarship, and public service. We achieve our mission by establishing an environment that promotes excellence, stimulates creativity, and recognizes achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Academic Testing and Support Assistant will be responsible for providing onsite classroom support to faculty, instructors, and students, and will proctor exams and other instructional activities.

Typical Duties

• Provide onsite classroom support to faculty, instructors, and students to provide a successful learning experience for students in Nurse Anesthesia distance sites.
• Proctor exams, tests, and other instructional activities.
• Serve as a liaison between distance site students and Department Chair, Program Director, and department faculty/staff.
• Ensure that Nurse Anesthesia department leaders are aware of student statuses and any potential barriers to successful student performance.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and VCU policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a safe and supportive environment in an educational setting.
• Exposure to classroom management or former classroom technician/assistant experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an hourly staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience using Canvas learning management system.
• Experience with ExamSoft or Testing Center software.

Salary Range

$20/hr+ (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt Contact Email: [e-mail]