Learning Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title: Learning Assistant

Requisition Number: H00957P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 9-12

Pay Rate: $14.50 with eligibility for a $0.50 raise each semester up to $16.00

• Attend the course in which you are embedded
• Act as a mentor, coach, and tutor to students in the course
• Hold review sessions and/or tutoring hours outside class to help students retain course material, including coaching them on study strategies
• Attend training sessions as mandated by the Learning Assistant supervisor
• May be considered for leadership positions once training is completed and if job performance is satisfactory

• Must have taken a class that we offer Learning Assistant’s for and earned a B or better (or an equivalent class or higher-level classes in that subject may also be considered). See the classes offering Learning Assistants at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, be reliable and confident in the subject area
• Must have some flexibility in schedule

Physical Activity: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, standing for sustained periods, moving around to accomplish tasks, expressing or exchanging ideas, conveying detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly, receiving detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, or negligible force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than those for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, using a computer terminal, extensive reading.

No exposure to adverse environmental conditions; typical office or administrative work.