Student Research Assistant; OER Grant

Student Research Assistant (OER Grant Work) The Opportunity

The Division of Academic Experience at Keyano College is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support the integration of an Open Educational Resource BUS 117:
Business Communications. Open Educational Resources make it possible for students to access quality learning materials at no cost to them, which helps reduce the overall economic burden of pursuing a postsecondary education. The student research assistant will be supervised by course developer Amanda Dafoe.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry and the Wood Buffalo community's personal enrichment and cultural needs. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from various backgrounds because it strengthens our employee community.

• Collaborate with the instructor to understand course learning outcomes and course outline structure
• Review and analyze the OER textbooks for BUS 117, following the weekly reading guide provided
• Assess the reading level of the OER materials to ensure they are appropriate for college-level instruction
• Evaluate the engagement and effectiveness of supplementary materials, including You Tube videos, for supporting course content
• Complete and submit a rubric for each of the weekly readings, assessing alignment with course objectives
• Prepare a final report summarizing the effectiveness of the OER materials and their suitability for the course
• Communicate regularly with the instructor to provide updates and receive feedback
• Maintain organized records of work progress and findings

• Must be a current Keyano College student
• Successful completion of a Communications or Writing course (e.g., BUS 107, ENGL 100)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel Previous work experience in Library or Academic Success Centre is an asset
• Familiarity with educational resources or curriculum development is an asset

CUPE Student Rate: IS1 $ 20.43/hour; maximum 15 hours per week

Application Instruction:
Please combine your resume and cover letter in one single PDF file when applying.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.