MEHP-MHCI Temp Course Assistant

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks MEHP-MHCI Temp Course Assistants to support online MHCI courses. You will provide feedback, grading, and student support, and may participate in live classes and office hours with faculty and students.

Casual, part-time position with a flexible schedule, averaging 7–10 hours per week and not exceeding 15 hours. Background check may be required after offer.

Responsibilities

• Providing meaningful and timely feedback— turnaround within 5 days or fewer— on assignments and grading using a rubric, for up to 12 students.
• Supporting students through email (course tickets) with a turnaround within 24 hours or sooner.
• Participating in some live classes and office hours with faculty and students, including serving as a backup moderator.
• Attending the course kick-off meeting.
• Identifying student needs and escalating important issues, such as grading and attendance concerns.
• Providing the MEHP Online team feedback on your experience in courses.

Job description

MEHP-MHCI Temp Course Assistant

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Posted Job Title

MEHP-MHCI Temp Course Assistant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

MEHP-MHCI Temp Course Assistant

Job Description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking Course Assistants (CAs)to facilitate student learning in online courses for its Master ofHealth Care Innovation (MHCI). Course Assistants provide feedback,grading, and support to students in online courses and areencouraged to participate in synchronous faculty-studentinteractions. A Course Facilitator and the MEHP Online Educationteam, in turn, support CAs, as well as students and faculty.

During a course, CAs work an average of 7-10 hours per week, not toexceed 15 hours. Tasks include:

• Providing meaningful and timely feedback- turnaround within 5days or fewer-on assignments and grading using a rubric, for up to12 students.
• Supporting students through email (course tickets) with aturnaround within 24 hours or sooner.
• Participating in some live classes and office hours withfaculty and students, including serving as a backup moderator.
• Attending the course kick-off meeting.
• Identifying student needs and escalating important issues, suchas grading and attendance concerns.
• Providing the MEHP Online team feedback on your experience incourses.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.