Graduate Assistant - Distance Education for On-Line Learning and Study Abroad
Fall 2009 - Part-Time – Year Round – 20 Hours Per Week
The student must be enrolled full-time.
(9 credits in the Fall, 9 credits in the Spring, 6 credits in the Summer).
Summary of Duties:
The incumbent in this position works under the supervision of the Director of Distance Education by assisting with the following:
- Train the distance education student population in the use of on-line learning tools.
- Troubleshoot for distance education initiatives involving video-conferencing, course management and/or web-based research databases.
- Contribute to web portal development via podcasts, vodcasts and e-newsletters.
- Research and collect data of on-line learning and study abroad resources.
- Work on office management tasks as assigned including recordkeeping and documentation.
- Undertake various projects as guided by the Director of Distance Education.
- Serve on University-wide committees as assigned.
- Follow the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
- Other duties as requested.
- Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in an Alvernia graduate program.
- Strong communication skills.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office.
- Open to learning new media skills and programs.
Send application/resume to:
Lisa Venkler
Office of Student Financial Planning
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607
E-mail: lisa venkler@alvernia.edu
Alvernia is a growing co-educational Catholic Franciscan institution dedicated to academic and professional leadership based in the liberal arts tradition. Its suburban 121-acre campus outside Reading is within a ninety-minute drive to New York, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Alvernia University is committed to equal opportunity. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of our campus are encouraged to apply.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Posting Date: May 7, 2009