Chemistry Course Assistant (Student Work-Study)

Kappaalphapsi1911; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan-Flint is seeking an Instructional Aide for CHM 260-Principles of Chemistry I. The role supports grading, preparation, and student academic assistance, primarily handling printing of course handouts and helping with course administration.

The position is part-time, onsite, and requires the candidate to be a UM-Flint undergraduate student or a recent graduate not enrolled in a graduate program, with a strong chemistry background and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student or a recent graduate and not enrolled in a UM-Flint graduate program.
• Successfully completed CHM 260 (or an equivalent General Chemistry I) with a final grade of A.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of introductory chemistry concepts.
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and work effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor with objectively grading assignments, quizzes, exams, and other course assessments.
• Provide support to students by getting answers to questions and clarifying coursework.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of materials, including course handouts, practice problems, and online course content, primarily by printing course handouts for the instructor.
• Support course administration by helping manage course communications and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Explain concepts clearly

Confidentiality

Education

UM-Flint undergraduate student (current)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

University of Michigan-Flint is seeking an Instructional Aide for CHM 260-Principles of Chemistry I. The role supports grading, preparation, and student academic assistance, primarily handling printing of course handouts and helping with course administration.

The position is part-time, onsite, and requires the candidate to be a UM-Flint undergraduate student or a recent graduate not enrolled in a graduate program, with a strong chemistry background and solid communication skills.