Teaching Assistant – School of Business
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Competition Details
Position Information
| Position Number | P00351 |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Teaching Assistant – School of Business |
| Supervisor Department | Business Administration |
| Supervisor | Michael Hazen |
| Location | Kelowna |
| Other Flexible Work Options | |
| Your Opportunity | In accordance with LOU #7, Teaching Assistants and Laboratory Demonstrators, employees are hired to assist in the Learning Center as peer tutors, employed to perform work which falls under the jurisdiction of the support staff bargaining unit. Employees hired as peer tutors will perform work not normally covered by an existing classification of this bargaining unit. Under the direct supervision of the College Professor the Peer Tutor will provide student-to-student academic coaching to help encourage and strengthen a student. Peer tutors do not provide “answers” but rather assist in the learning process. |
| Functions and Duties | Under supervision of the College Professor will perform the following duties: 1. Assist students with course materials relating to academic subjects in Business Administration or test preparation. 2. Help students with subject content according to individual strengths 3. Learn and be able to help students with study strategies and techniques |
| Position Specific Functions | |
| Education and Experience | Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 48 credits in a Business Administration program, preferably in the degree program with a strong grasp on the subject matter in their program. Must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 75% prior to and during the contract term. |
| Skills and Abilities | 1. Thorough understanding of relative subjects 2. Ability to support the academic development of the student being tutored by assisting in the understanding of concepts in a specific course 3. Strong interpersonal, problem solving, communication and time management skills 4. Respect for confidentiality |
| Position Specific Education and Experience | |
| Desired Start Date | 01/29/2024 |
| Position End Date | 04/12/2024 |
| Schedule | Tues and Thurs 12:30pm – 3:30pm Mon and Wed 12:30pm – 2:30pm Friday 9am-11am |
| Hourly Rate | 17.88 - 22.83 |
| Appointment Type | Support Non-Regular Student |
Posting Detail Information
| Competition Number | S000111 |
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| Open Date | |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.
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