Student Employee - TLI Student Assistant Job Kelowna area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired

Start Date:

September 08, 2026
Position End Date: December 18, 2026
Salary Range: $18.42
Bargaining Unit: Support - Student
Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call
Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 – Student Employees, and in coordination and under direct supervision of the Educational Technology Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Advisor, Librarian, or designated supervisor, the TLI Student Assistant provides peer-based support with educational technologies by assisting with teaching and learning activities that help educators and students better understand and utilize educational technologies. The Student Assistant connects learners with educators and peers to enhance engagement, and assists the supervisor and Teaching and Learning Innovations Portfolio with programming for educators and learners.

Functions

and Duties

Under the supervision of the Educational Technology Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Advisor, Librarian, or designated supervisor, the TLI Student Assistant, will perform the following duties:

Offer assistance to peers as required each week, to support their navigating and use of the College’s educational technology platforms.

Work with supervisor to provide one-to-one educator help in solving problems related to educational technology and digital learning systems, providing contributions from a student perspective.

Work with supervisor to support the maintenance of educational technologies and digital learning systems.

Flag areas of improvement to help resolve minor technical issues proactively.

Assist the supervisor with onboarding educators and students to new educational technology systems.

Maintain statistics and records regarding service and space usage and follow portfolio procedures.

Support educational and digital platform migration activities.

Work with the supervisor to create innovative opportunities to engage with educational technologies that can lead to improved educational and student outcomes.

Regularly communicate with the supervisor and other support staff regarding activities and initiatives.

Refer students and educators to appropriate college resources and services when additional support is required.

Participate in college-wide TLI events such as workshops and PD days

Perform other related duties as assigned that are similar in scope.

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College.
Prior work or volunteer experience is considered an asset.
Proficiency in the technologies of assigned work, such as Learning Management Systems, educational technologies, LTIs and APIs.
Preference given to those with experience offering technical support.

Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated respect for privacy and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, communication, and time management skills.
High level of technical aptitude and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
Ability to provide both individual and small group assistance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Developed organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a desire to work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning environments and supporting educator and student success.

Our Values

Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities…