Student Employee - General Education Department TA

Ensign International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ensign College seeks a Student Employee in the General Education Department to assist as a teaching assistant. The role is on campus, 15–19 hours per week, with a starting wage of $14.00 per hour and potential increases of $0.25 each semester based on merit.

You will correct general education homework, provide feedback, and enter grades in Canvas or spreadsheets, while maintaining FERPA compliance and supporting instructors and staff.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits.
• Ability to write clear emails and other written communication.
• Communicate effectively, listen, and respond appropriately.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and diligent.
• Build positive relationships with supervisor, peers, faculty, and staff.
• Solve problems and ask for clarification as needed.
• Proficient in Office 365 and Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Correct student homework accurately and in a timely manner.
• Give partial credit and feedback according to rubrics.
• Communicate with instructors regarding grading needs.
• Enter grades into Canvas or a spreadsheet.
• Assist department administration with projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Ensign College student (6+ credits)

Tools

Office 365

Canvas

Job description

**Student Employee - General Education Department TA** Student Employees are eligible to work on campus in a part-time capacity according to the Ensign College Student Employment Policy. In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ. Hours: 15-19 hours a week during the semester, and the starting wage for all student employees is $14.00 per hour with the possibility of $0.25 rate increase each semester of continued work based on merit. **Specific Summary of Duties:*** Correct student homework accurately and in a timely manner from a variety of general education classes.* Give partial credit and feedback according to a grading rubric.* Communicate effectively with instructors regarding their grading needs.* Enter grades into either Canvas or a spreadsheet.* Help department administration with projects as needed.* Maintain confidentiality and follow all FERPA regulations.* Other duties as assigned**Job Qualification:*** Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits.* Ability to produce effective written correspondence through email and other written communication.* Have the ability to communicate effectively, listen, and respond appropriately.* Highly self-motivated, hard worker, creative, and has great attention to detail.* Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with the supervisor, team members, faculty, and staff.* Ability to solve problems and ask for clarification as needed.* Proficient in Office 365 and Canvas. In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ. **All student employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:*** Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits (3 per block) and in good academic standing.* Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.* Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.* Comply with all college policies and procedures.* Commit to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.* Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.