STEM Center Learning Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for STEM Excellence at Eastern Kentucky University hires students from any major to support learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses. Learning Assistants work on campus with students one-on-one and in small groups, and may facilitate workshops on problem-solving strategies, study skills, exam preparation, and related topics. Some Learning Assistants may be assigned up to three sections of an undergraduate STEM lecture or laboratory course, working with the instructor and STEM Center personnel to facilitate in-class and/or out-of-class learning experiences. Specific duties vary according to the course, the Learning Assistant’s areas of expertise, and students’ learning needs. The position also includes participation in weekly staff meetings and professional development workshops, along with tutoring in preferred subject areas. Flexible scheduling is offered to accommodate students’ course schedules. Current subject areas include anatomy and physiology laboratories, chemistry, nursing, nursing dosage calculation workshops, and drop-in learning for biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and technology. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; applicants considered for the role will be contacted by the hiring official. Applicants must be full-time EKU students, have completed at least one General Education II (Quantitative Reasoning) or General Education IV (Natural Sciences) course, and be in good academic standing. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter describing their interest in the position and STEM content areas, an unofficial transcript, and contact information for one or two professional references. At least one reference must be an EKU instructor in the applicant’s area of interest. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

Must be a full-time student at Eastern Kentucky University.
Must have completed at least one General Education II (Quantitative Reasoning) or General Education IV (Natural Sciences) course.
Must be in good academic standing with the University.
Submit a resume, a cover letter explaining interest in the position and STEM content area(s) of interest, and an unofficial transcript.
Provide contact information for at least one and up to two professional references; one reference must be an EKU instructor from the applicant’s area of interest.
A satisfactory background check is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of 100-level course content in at least one area of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Interest in cultivating student learning in STEM.
Strong communication skills.
Passion for working with students.
Willingness to be an energetic and reliable student representative of the Center for STEM Excellence.
A minimum GPA of 2.8 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate meaningful learning experiences, including problem-solving and/or skill-building workshops and tutoring.
Foster productive learning environments in the SCIBD Atrium and other assigned spaces.
Actively participate in weekly training and professional development related to the assigned role.
Support day-to-day STEM Center activities by completing other duties as assigned.
Work with students one-on-one and in small groups, and potentially facilitate workshops on problem-solving, study skills, and exam preparation.
For some assignments, work with course instructors and STEM Center personnel to facilitate in-class and/or out-of-class learning experiences.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and professional development workshops.