Position Title: Teaching Assistant-INT1001 Career Planning and Engagement
Department Name: Leslie Ferrick McCafferty Career Center
Department Hours of Operation: 8:30am-4:30pm
Number of Openings: 12
Minimum Hours Required Per Shift (if applicable): 1.75
Pay: $150 stipend per course
Start Date: January 27, 2025 (Subject to Change)
End Date: February 28, 2025 (Subject to Change)
Emmanuel College Commitment:
At Emmanuel College, we believe that student employment plays a crucial role in fostering success by bridging classroom learning with real-world experience. When students engage in meaningful work opportunities, they not only apply their academic knowledge but also develop essential skills that enhance their overall educational journey.
Emmanuel College is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with a working and learning environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. No person will be denied employment, admission, or educational opportunity, or otherwise be discriminated against or harassed based on race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, veteran or active military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Emmanuel College commits itself to diversity and encourages its hiring supervisors to review, recruit, and consider qualified minority, female, disabled and Vietnam era veteran candidates, and encourages such candidates to apply for work at the College.
Department Overview:
Career preparation is an integral aspect of the undergraduate experience at Emmanuel. Our Career Center supports and guides students in realizing their career aspirations while educating and empowering them to take an active role in their professional development.
Recognizing that career development is a process that happens over time, our Career Center staff is committed to meeting students wherever they are in the process, from exploration and discovery to choosing a career and embarking on a purposeful future.
Our Services:
The Career Center partners with students in the areas of:
- Résumé and cover letter coaching
- Personal marketing and branding
- Social media profile reviews
- Individual career advising
- Networking skill development
- Interview preparation
- Graduate program selection and advising
- Mentorship connections
About the Position:
The Career Center at Emmanuel College is seeking Teaching Assistant/s to assist the INT 1001 instructors in and outside of the classroom in the Spring Semester. Teaching Assistants will be responsible for assisting in preparing for INT classes and for classroom management during class time. This is a 5-week position and receives a stipend of $150 per course section.
INT Overview
Career Planning + Engagement is a required 5 weeks long First Year course designed to prepare students for the undergraduate internship search process. This course is a pre-requisite for most department internship courses.
Students in this course will be introduced to the topic of career development and will develop the skills necessary to search for a future internship. Students will use the MBTI and Focus Assessment to build a foundational knowledge of themselves and their unique attributes. Students will then learn how to highlight those attributes in a resume and discuss them in an interview.
Career Planning + Engagement meets once per week for the first 5 weeks of the spring semester. Spring 2025 classes will be held in person and will be taught by professionals from the Career Center.
Sections:
Tuesday:
9:25-10:40
10:50-12:05
1:40-2:55
3:05-4:20
Thursday:
9:25-10:40
1:40-2:55
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide support to instructors and act as a resource to First Year students enrolled in the course.
- Take student attendance each week
- Support INT instructors by assisting with technology and monitoring class during presentations and activities.
- Teaching Assistants are expected to be in the classroom 15 minutes before the start of class to ensure working technology and stay at least 15 minutes after to answer student questions
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Completion of INT1001
- Previous internship experience or teaching assistant position desirable
- Experience working with the Career Center, Admission office or other leadership roles on-campus preferred
Professional Skills Development
Students in the Teaching Assistant position will develop skills in the following:
Career & Self-Development
- The individuals in this role will be a self-motivator and able to take initiative and responsibility for their own work. Individuals will have the opportunity to review valuable career-building skills
Communication
- Individuals will frequently communicate with the instructor and students to ensure a cohesive learning experience through verbal and written communication. They will also respond to students’ questions and concerns, improving communication skills in a professional environment.
Critical Thinking
- Individuals will work to troubleshoot and problem-solve issues as they arise pertaining to the class. They will also increase attention to detail skills while helping to manage a large class.
Teamwork
- Teaching Assistants will collaborate with other Teaching Assistants, the course instructor, and the career center team to ensure a smooth learning experience for students.
Technology
- Teaching Assistants may aid in setting up presentations, polls, and more for the class to view alongside or in the instructor’s absence.
- Teaching Assistants will log attendance using the card swipe and Microsoft Excel
- Teaching Assistants may help students with career management systems (HireSaints and CareerConnect)
Professionalism
- Individuals in this role will always represent the Career Center in a professional manner.
Equity & Inclusion
- Individuals will work closely with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, promoting a fair and equitable learning environment for all, while fostering an inclusive environment.
Leadership
- Teaching Assistants will serve as mentors for students in the class, leading them to career success and improved leadership
Application Instructions:
Please upload your resume as well as a cover letter. To be considered, please include the sections you are able to work in your cover letter.
