Academic Support Assistant

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

Academic Support Assistants (ASA) provide academic and administrative support that is valuable to professors and students. From supporting the academic teaching lectures of the assigned professor to leading small class discussions to encouraging conversations via discussion boards, ASAs are able to provide a personalized experience in lecture settings. ASAs also gain hands-on experience in teaching by working closely with professors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist faculty with such tasks as attendance, lectures, and breakout sessions
• Observe other professor’s lectures and participate in Westcliff University professional development workshops offered by the Learning, Innovation, Teaching Excellence (LITE) Center
• Assure the proper setup and cleaning of labs and enforce laboratory rules to maintain a safe and educational environment
• Proctor examinations
• Support grading in GAP (the university LMS)
• Collaborate with assigned faculty regarding all aspects of assigned courses

SKILLS

• Communicative - Someone with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable - Someone who is comfortable in the subject area of the assigned courses; Business, Technology & Engineering, and Education.
• Responsible - Someone that takes ownership for what they are assigned.
• Hardworking - Someone who is punctual, organized, and task oriented.
• Teamplayer - Someone who is collaborative, helpful, and resourceful.
• Empathetic - Someone who can connect, inspire, and empower others.

Requirements

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or Education preferredPreferred candidate would be pursuing a masters or doctorate degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or Education
• GPA should be 3.5 or higher in all coursework
• Recommendation/Reference Letter

WORK ATTENDANCE

ASA course responsibilities begin at the start of the academic sessions and continue until the final grades have been turned in. ASAs are responsible for contacting and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the instructor during the entire course. ASA’s are responsible for attending all onsite class meetings at the Santa Monica, CA campus.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20