ENcourage Engineering Math Learning Assistant: Content Creation
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Colorado State University
ENcourage Engineering Math Learning Assistant: Content Creation
The Office of Academic & Student Affairs (ASA) in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) provides the first level of support to undergraduate engineering students. The ASA office is home to the assessment, recruitment, retention, scholarships, Open Option and Engineering Science advising, middle/high school outreach, career readiness & professional development, and engineering programs dedicated to serving underrepresented populations for the WSCOE.
ENcourage Engineering Math is a summer program in the ASA designed to support incoming first year engineering students in the math placement process. Engineering students have higher success rates when Calculus is completed their first or second semester. ENcourage offers 2 four-week virtual math camps, as well as virtual community and on-going support. https://www.engr.colostate.edu/orientation/math/
Description: The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is looking for Learning Assistants to assist with the creation of content for ENcourage virtual materials. The content is pre-determined and the student employee must have strong communication skills and expertise in Pre-Calculus.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of concise Pre-Calculus video lectures covering pre-determined topics in: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Logarithmic and Exponential Functions;
- Meet content deadlines;
- Assist with the organization and facilitation of virtual ENcourage Engineering Math content;
- Work autonomously on projects assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled graduate student or upper-level undergraduate student in Engineering, Math, or similar program;
- Must have strong communication and presentation skills;
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision;
- Advanced proficiency in Pre-Calculus topics;
- Proficiency with video creation and recording tools;
- Proficiency with Zoom
Supervisor Name & Contact Information:
Macarena Lange, Enrichment and Assessment Coordinator
Macarena.Lange@colostate.edu
970.491.2351
Position Timeframe: April-May 2023
Compensation:
10-15 hours per week at a pay rate of $20-$25 per hour
Application Process:
- Submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Handshake
- Interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates based on required and preferred qualifications for the position
- References may be requested at a later date
Priority application deadline is Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 12:59 p.m. Additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as necessary.
Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Benefit Information: Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/