Student- Instructional Assistant, Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: Student
Job Number: FY2605415
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Mechanical & Civil Engineering
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Max Number of Applicants: 65
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Position Announcement
The Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department at Utah Valley University is seeking an Instructional Assistant.

Summary of Responsibilities
Providing instructional assistance through grading student work and answering student questions related to Pre-Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering courses.

Work done by instructional assistants is done at a specific time and place as requested by the department.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU Student.
• Passed ENGR, ME, and CIVE courses (for which responsible for grading and/or other assistance) with a B or higher grade or department chair approval.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, internet applications, and other software applications as applicable to assigned classes.
• Knowledge in the use of email, attaching files, retrieving email, etc.
• Ability to understand, solve, and explain a variety of engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

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