Online Learning Assistant - Center for Teaching and Learning

University of New Mexico, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO



Requisition IDreq29113
Working TitleOnline Learning Assistant - Center for Teaching and Learning
Pay$13.78-$15.37 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentCTL General Administrative (521B)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student Type
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date4/30/2024
Position Summary

This application is for FALL 2024 hiring only.  


CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners.  


 


Online Learning Assistants provide learning support to students enrolled in a specific course in Canvas. OLAs have taken the course themselves and are now returning to the course to mentor and provide course support to currently enrolled students. As a member of the CTL team, employees attend mandatory weekly trainings focused on content designed to make them effective facilitators of student learning.  


 


Online Learning Assistant Job Description: 


  • Work directly with the course instructor to provide customized support for students. 

  • Facilitates student learning by helping students understand their learning process, redirecting questions, and modeling metacognitive strategies. 

  • Helps students develop transferable academic skills and best practices for success in online learning environments. 

  • Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.  

  • Plans/conducts learning sessions at the request of the instructor.  

  • Understands and guides in navigating a fully online course in Canvas. 

  • Identifies and creates electronic resources such as study guides, discussion/announcement posts, and video tutorials.  

  • Participate in CTL training program/professional development opportunities.  


Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

 


CTL Online Learning Team seeks applicants who are:  


  • Compassionate  

  • Empathetic  

  • Intentional  


  • Adaptable  

  • Attentive to Detail  

  • Encouraging  

  • Strengths-based  


 
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

IMPORTANT: Within a week after you apply in UNMJobs, our hiring manager will email you a post-application questionnaire. Depending on the position, you may be required to attach/submit certain documents (For example: Transcripts, cover letter, work study award, etc.). Full details will be on the form. Your questionnaire and documents must be submitted before your application is considered.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


Requesting an Accommodation

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are dedicated to the goal of building an inclusive and pluralistic faculty and staff. We are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Visit the links below for more information regarding our commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action at the University of New Mexico Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW.

Visit the links below for more information regarding our commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity:

  • Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action at UNM
  • Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

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