The Brooklyn College Learning Center is looking for interested applicants to fill several positions. Please note that each position has its own unique set of qualifications and requirements that candidates must successfully meet and fulfill. Questions regarding any of the information presented herein should be addressed to lc@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Below is a list of prospective job opportunities; please review the requisite qualifications carefully, and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page on how to apply. When filling out the application, please ensure that you indicate the position for which you are applying. Incomplete applications will impact the Learning Center’s ability to evaluate your candidacy, so answer all questions that apply. Please also provide current contact information as well as the most up to date supporting documentation (if applicable) that will speak to your qualifications.

Currently Hiring for Online Learning Assistants & Online Teaching Assistants

The Brooklyn College Learning Center is in the process of hiring ONLINE LEARNING ASSISTANTS and ONLINE TEACHING ASSISTANTS to work remotely alongside faculty in select courses across the curriculum during the upcoming SP’21 semester.

ONLINE TEACHING ASSISTANTS (graduate applicants)

Job responsibilities include:

•   Participate in week 1 training and orientation to program and virtual in-class roles

•   Work with faculty on integration of web and new technology and web materials into course

•   Attend all class sessions

•   Assist faculty with management of technology during course

•   Grade online assignments

•   Manage gradebook

•   Design and lead specialized workshops during online lectures

•   Design and lead virtual homework labs; develop relevant problem sets

•   Meet weekly with instructor/s to discuss materials and responsibilities

•   Refer students to other college resources when indicated

Qualifications: Graduate student or individual with related post-bac course work, technological skill proficiency, and familiarity with BlackBoard and other online learning tools.  Excellent communication skills.

Compensation: Non-Teaching Adjunct Rate

Hours: 5 to 15 per week

Schedule: TBA depending on specific class scheduling

ONLINE LEARNING ASSISTANTS (undergraduate applicants)

Job responsibilities include:

•       Participate in week 1 training and orientation to program and virtual in-class roles

•       Attend all class sessions

•       Assist faculty in the online classroom.

•       Manage Q & A

•       Manage chat

•       Facilitate small group discussions

•       Team-teach online virtual recitation or laboratory sections with a graduate teaching assistant

•       Lead online study groups

•       Hold regular online office hour

•       Meet weekly with instructor/s to discuss materials and responsibilities

•       Refer students to other college resources when indicated

•       Report to Program Coordinator

Qualifications: Upper-level undergraduate students, with understanding of the course materials, and excellent communication skills.

Compensation: College Assistant Rate

Hours: 5 to 15 per week

Schedule: TBA depending on specific class scheduling

Tutoring Positions for College Assistants, Federal Work Study Students & Volunteers

The Learning Center is always on the lookout for new talent to fill tutoring positions for a variety of courses and welcomes applications from interested undergraduates and graduates. Applicants must possess an “A” in the course(s) they hope to tutor as well as a minimum of 50 credits completed, and an overall minimum GPA of 3.2. Instructions on how to apply are outlined below.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for the Learning Center, please download the Learning Center Employment Application (pdf), fill it out, and return it to us along with an unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript (which can be accessed through your CUNYFirst account) by emailing lc@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

We will contact you to discuss next steps and schedule an interview in the event of a hiring opportunity.

The Learning Center also accepts applications from students seeking volunteer positions as well as those eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).

 

Sincerely,
The Brooklyn College Learning Center
LC@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Richard VentoDirector, Learning CenterBC Bound1300 Boylan HallBrooklyn College/CUNY2900 Bedford AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11210WORK: 718.951.5821CELL:   917.923.9892RVento@brooklyn.cuny.edu