Starting in early June through the end of July, the Online Student Life Program Assistant role will support Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Student Life engagement for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes, Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC), and Stanford Middle School Scholars Program. Our online summer programs are designed to give students an immersive educational experience, emphasizing interactive education and deep engagement. Alongside their daily instruction, Student Life will offer students an opportunity to expand their interests through life skills workshops, guest speakers, discussion groups, and virtual cafes.
The Online Student Life Program Assistant position is an ideal opportunity for early professionals who enjoy working with pre-collegiate students (grades 7-11) in an online learning setting.
Duties:
- A required Live Orientation will be held online during the week of June 10, 2024 (exact date & time TBD). Must regularly check-in via slack, attend weekly team meetings and email with your primary supervisor.
- Administrative support
- Upload materials and announcements to Canvas as needed.
- Monitor team email.
- Monitor Slack channel.
- Host social engagement events, including weekly drop-in Virtual Cafes, College Panel and Talent Shows
- Encourage students to participate in conversation, share talents, and create a positive social atmosphere.
- Provide behavior management support, moderate chat and ensure the expectations of the student Code of Conduct is upheld. This includes, but is not limited to, disabling Zoom features if used inappropriately (e.g. chat tool, annotation tool).
- Moderate student chat platform.
- Facilitate weekly group discussions
- Prepare prompts to be shared each week in order to guide students through discussions centering around the main college theme.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Help guest speakers and hosts with the following:
- Provide behavior management support, moderate chat and ensure the expectations of the student Code of Conduct is upheld. This includes, but is not limited to, disabling Zoom features if used inappropriately (e.g. chat tool, annotation tool).
- Manage Zoom waiting room and admit participants into each section.
- Moderate questions for speakers.
- Upload materials and announcements to Canvas as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provide support when needed for instructor-led office hours.
Time Commitment & Work Schedule:
3-4 hour shifts will be assigned between 8am-7pm PT Monday-Friday. Total hours are not to exceed 19 hours/week. The ideal candidate will be able to accommodate a variety of shifts during these hours.
Compensation & Other Important Details:
This position is non-exempt and part-time, temporary/seasonal. All work is completed remotely, but you must be located within the United States for the duration of the assignment. Compensation will be $22.19 per hour.
Recommended Qualifications:
- Must be over 18+ years of age
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and remotely
- Experience with relevant technologies, i.e. video conferencing platforms such as Zoom
- An academic background or major relevant to at least one topic area is preferred: Health and Sciences, Mathematics, Creative Writing, Humanities, or Business and Entrepreneurship
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, approaching work duties through this lens
*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
**All employees may be subject to Stanford’s travel policy, if relocating from outside of California and are expected to perform work on-site. Please also note that you will be subject to all COVID-19 requirements for Stanford employees, which includes being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 pursuant to our vaccination policy.
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