Hourly Student Employment - Learning Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University on the Greenville campus is seeking Hourly Student Employment - Learning Assistants to assist instructors in Foreign Languages & Literature. The role includes leading cultural immersion activities, helping prepare assignments, and serving as conversation partners for beginning language learners in and outside class.

Applicants must be ECU students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The position pays $11.00 per hour, is open Fall 2026/Spring 2027 with up to nine vacancies, and

Qualifications

• GPA requirement: minimum 3.0.
• Preferred majors include BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures, BA in Multidisciplinary Studies with Russian Studies concentration, or minors in Classical Studies, French, Foreign Language Education, German, Hispanic Studies, or Russian Studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in class.
• Help facilitate and lead cultural immersion activities outside class.
• Assist instructors and students with assignment preparation.
• Serve as conversation partners for beginning language learners in and outside class.
• Tutor students as needed.

Skills

Tutoring

Conversation practice

Classroom assistance

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Hourly Student Employment - Learning Assistants

Advertising Department: FOREIGN LANG & LIT, DEPT OF

Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Posting Number: 08370

Position Number: 08370

Student Job Category: Student - Hourly Job

Position Location: On-campus

City: Greenville

State: NC

Number of Vacancies: 9

Rate of Pay: $11.00/hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?: Yes

Open Date: 07/29/2026

Close Date: 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Job Description

• Assist instructors in class.
• Help facilitate and lead cultural immersion activities outside class.
• Assist instructors and students with assignment preparation.
• Serve as conversation partners for beginning language learners in and outside class.
• Tutor students, as needed.

Requirements

GPA Requirement: Minimum of 3.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.): Students who are pursuing a B. A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures; a B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Russian Studies; or a minor in Classical Studies, French, Foreign Language Education, German, Hispanic Studies, or Russian Studies are preferred.

Application Conditions

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.

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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 [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.