ULC Instructional Aide, PRN, Biology and Environmental Science

Academic Program Specialist 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family:
Academic Program Management

Time Type: PRN

Max Pay – Depends on experience: $17.00 USD Hourly

Job Profile

Summary:

Coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or a set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity.

Job Description:

The Learning Enterprise at ASU seeks a creative, highly motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented employee with strong communication skills to assist with grading and course management for multiple Universal Learner Courses (ULC), which are delivered remotely. Hours are not guaranteed and can vary between 5-20 hours per week, per 8-week session. Future sessions may be available, but are not guaranteed.

The ULC Course Instructional Aide(s) for STEM
- Biology and Environmental Science will support faculty with learner assessment in online courses by providing feedback, as well as grade support, to learners on in-class activities and assignments. The ULC Instructional Aide(s) will monitor and grade assignments, and may be tasked to help learners navigate challenges within the Universal Learner Course.

ULC courses where course Instructional Aides may be needed:

• General Biology
• Marine Biology
• The Living World
• Environmental Science
• Sustainability

This is a temporary part-time position, with maximum hours of 19.5 per week. It may terminate when the work is no longer available. Continuation of role in sessions beyond class session for which hired for, is not guaranteed.

This position requires fingerprinting as a mandatory step in the hiring process. The successful candidate must complete the fingerprinting process of scheduling an appointment and being printed as soon as possible.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available during the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.

Position Salary Range: $17.00 per hour

Essential Duties:

• The ULC Course Instructional Aide(s) will be expected to participate in several initial 1- hour virtual training sessions, as well as other calibration sessions as needed.
• Successful candidates will have a significant understanding of course concepts and will be able to effectively provide substantive feedback and grade learner assignments in a timely manner.
• The role may require addressing learner challenges and questions within the course shell via Discussion boards.
• Monitor and engage in discussion activities within course Discussion boards.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Learning Enterprise team.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Master's in Biology, Marine Science, Sustainability, Ecology, or related field
• Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
• Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, with preference given to those who have experience working with high-school students
• Experience as a tutor and/or with student success
• Experience with Canvas or comparable Learning Management System
• Ability to work proactively with limited oversight
• Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances
• Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field, with breadth of experience
• Industry/field work in a related field
• Commitment to provide consistent support to students
• Proficient in English

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement:
About the Learning Enterprise

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