About the role#
The STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University is hiring Learning Assistants for temporary, on-site roles. You will work in labs or classrooms alongside primary instructors to support student learning and course management. This role involves active participation in instructional design and reflective practice.
What you'll do#
- Lead Problem Review Sessions and provide tutoring for course material.
- Assist instructors with grading quizzes and tests, as well as proctoring exams.
- Hold additional office hours to answer student questions.
- Facilitate the learning of difficult course material using student-centered techniques.
- Meet weekly with your instructor to plan and prepare course content.
- Complete independent preparation outside of scheduled meeting times.
- Participate in peer and self-assessment through observations, interviews, and reflective writing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an FIU student.
- Minimum of six credits for undergraduates or three credits for graduate students during Fall and Spring terms.
- Continued enrollment during Summer terms.
- Knowledge of the specific classroom subject.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to work independently, provide direction to students, and maintain confidentiality.
- Completion of FIU Service Excellence training or ability to complete it within 30 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $1260.00 total gross per contract for Fall, Spring, and Summer C terms, paid in biweekly increments. Additional contracts vary based on weekly hours.
- Employment ends upon graduation or a decrease in required credit hours.
About Florida International University
Florida International University is a public research institution based in Miami. Founded in 1965, the university serves over 56,000 students through a variety of bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees and operates across multiple campus locations. The university focuses on research in fields including medicine, engineering, business, and journalism.
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