Educational Assistant – EducationUSA Academy Connects International Virtual Program
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Job No: 507130
Division/Organization: Division of Continuing Studies
Department: Precollege Academic Programs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: Remote
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $420.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Honoring Context and Culture
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Department Overview:
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Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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Two sessions (applicant can apply to one or both sessions): July 8 – July 31, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 – 9:30 a.m. CST July 30 – August 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 7:30 p.m. CST |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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See above |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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All Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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5 |
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Schedule:
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Two sessions:
July 8 – July 31, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 – 9:30 a.m. CST
July 30 – August 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 7:30 p.m. CST |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$420.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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Session 1: 3 Session 2: 2 |
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Qualifications:
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● High School Diploma
● Currently enrolled in US higher educational institution or have obtained higher educational degree from a US institution.
● Energetic approach to group facilitation and teaching.
● Strong interest in working with diverse communities.
● Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
● Respect for individual differences and individuality. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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● Experience working with high school students
● Experience with middle or high school students preferred.
● Experience with group facilitation preferred.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Educational Assistant in online international high school program, EducationUSA Academy Connects (https://edusa.wisc.edu/edusaconnects/).
This program runs in two separate, unrelated sessions for four weeks, meeting two times per week for a total of 20 course hours. The EA’s main role is to help facilitate discussion, encourage students to reflect and develop actionable goals using course content as it related to their future goals. The EA will help prepare students for guest speakers, share their own educational experiences, and help students better understand their options in higher education. Interest in and ability to connect with students from around the world, provide an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere, and creatively engage class participants is a must.
EAs may also be responsible for:
● Taking attendance
● Reviewing rough draft submissions and providing feedback on various projects (essay outlines, final project presentations)
● Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced middle school students.
● Attending EA trainings and debrief session before and after course completion.
EAs can expect to work with eager, curious students with a strong interest in learning about higher education in the United States.
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Physical Demands:
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N/A
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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