Chemistry IA: Grading & Student Support (Onsite)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-study

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint is seeking an Instructional Aide for CHM 260—Principles of Chemistry I—under a student/work-study arrangement. The IA assists the instructor with grading, prep, and student support, while not delivering course instruction.

Responsibilities include grading, answering student questions, organizing handouts and online content, and aiding with course communications. Strong chemistry knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current UM-Flint undergraduate student or recent graduate not enrolled in a UM-Flint graduate program.
• Completed CHM 260 (or equivalent General Chemistry I) with final grade A.
• Strong understanding of introductory chemistry concepts.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and work effectively with students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with student information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor with grading assignments, quizzes, exams, and other course assessments.
• Provide support to students by answering questions and clarifying coursework.
• Assist in 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 skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Explain concepts clearly

Confidentiality & judgment

Education

Undergraduate student (UM-Flint)

Recent graduate (not in UM-Flint graduate program)

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The University of Michigan-Flint is seeking an Instructional Aide for CHM 260—Principles of Chemistry I—under a student/work-study arrangement. The IA assists the instructor with grading, prep, and student support, while not delivering course instruction.

Responsibilities include grading, answering student questions, organizing handouts and online content, and aiding with course communications. Strong chemistry knowledge and communication skills are essential.