Instructional Assistant (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Game Design

Impleo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Continuum College seeks a part-time instructional assistant for the non-credit Game Design certificate program. This role assists in online and in-person components, supports the instructor, and helps manage student inquiries and progress across 10-week courses.

Responsibilities include facilitating remote sessions when needed, grading support, and ensuring curriculum continuity while upholding privacy laws and professional standards for adult learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional experience in game mechanics and systems design.
• Familiarity with game study roles and game development.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions (e.g., Zoom).
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours via email and discussion boards.
• Monitor student engagement with online course materials and peers.
• Check in with students to support progress in the course.
• Coordinate with instructor to ensure curriculum continuity and alignment.
• Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
• Collaborate with program staff to address student feedback.
• Observe privacy laws (FERPA, HIPAA) and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Game mechanics

Game design familiarity

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Online learning experience

Education

Experience with adult learners

Job description

UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time instructional assistant in Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Game Design non-credit Certificate program. Instructional assistants serve in a key role in Certificate programs, engaging with students, collaborating with the instructor, grading student work, and monitoring student progress. Applicants will be considered for the program beginning October 2026.

The pay range for this position is $22 - 25 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs of individual courses and programs.

Professional and Continuing Education Instructional Assistants…

• Support instructor in facilitating remote class sessions, if relevant (e.g., helping to manage Zoom).
• Serve as the primary responder to student inquiries such as content questions, assignment questions, policies, etc. Use discretion on when to escal e questions to the instructor or the appropriate administrative staff. Timely response is 24 hours for email and discussion board posts and 72 hours to grade assignments.
• Monitor student engagement with the online course materials and with peers, including online discussion forums.
• Check in with students as needed to support their progress in the course.
• Coordinate with the course instructor to ensure curriculum continuity.
• Provide grading support as directed by the instructor.
• Collaborate with program manager, instructor, and the rest of the instructional team to address student course evaluation feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the course instructor, adapting an approach based on feedback and sound pedagogical practices.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, timeliness, and content relevance for adult students from different backgrounds.
• Complete instructor onboarding process and relevant learning technology training.
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.

PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. PCE offers courses in a variety of formats – see the course webpage to find out about the available formats. Information on the Game Design program may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/game-design.

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructional Assistants are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of professional experience in game mechanics and systems design.
• Familiarity with game study roles and game development.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Prior experience with online learning.