Part-Time Student Learning Design Assistant - Teaching and Learning with Technology

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking Student Learning Design Assistants to support learning design programming. The role involves participating in faculty engagement sessions, organizing project files, and applying accessibility guidelines. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills, with a passion for learning and technology.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with asynchronous learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technology-related faculty engagement sessions.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Support design of multimedia programs and projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Current Penn State student

Tools

Canvas

Office 365

Google Suite

Kaltura

Zoom

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday (https://www.myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q1...) to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha...). Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha...) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf).

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-st...).

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) is seeking students to fill Student Learning Design Assistant positions to support learning design programming. Typical duties include:

1. Participate in technology-related faculty engagement sessions and trainings (online offerings)
2. Organize and maintain project files
3. Workshop administration, including but not limited to, drafting communication templates and surveys
4. Willingness to learn about accessibility guidelines
5. Application of the accessibility guidelines to ensure documents and other online content is accessible
6. Willingness to learn about and apply basic learning design principles to project tasks
7. Support design of multimedia programs and projects
8. Provide event support for the annual Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology and other events
9. Provide input from a student perspective on projects, programs, and documentation
10. Attend working group meetings on Zoom

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, well-organized, have excellent communication skills, and a passion to learn. Experience with asynchronous learning is a plus. The candidate should also be comfortable with Canvas, Office 365, Google Suite, Kaltura, and Zoom, and willing to expand their knowledge of additional teaching and learning tools.

Positions are part-time, 10-20 hours per week, with asynchronous work and periodic synchronous work on Zoom between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A working knowledge of other Penn State services, such as University Libraries and Media Commons, is desired. Although primarily remote, occasional travel to University Park or Commonwealth campuses may be required.

Please note, applications must include a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should include:

• Why you are interested in the position
• Experience working with Penn State technology tools
• Related teaching/tutoring experience (if applicable)

This job requires the following three publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Check

Penn State is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusion, leveraging the benefits of diversity to support our mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Penn State publishes the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes crime statistics and policies. Review it here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports).

Employment requires successful completion of background checks as per University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer. For assistance with the application process due to disability, contact 814-865-1473.

Legal and policy links:

• Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
• PA State Labor Law Poster
• Affirmative Action Policy