Educational Projects Assistant

Title: Educational Projects Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R200 - P-12 Programming

Division: 3R0000 - P-12 Programming

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum Rate $8.00 per hour

Retirement:    None

Contact Person: John.Williamson@eku.edu

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Educational Projects Assistant will play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives related to educational research, student learning and marketing and promotional programs for Model Laboratory School.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a program at EKU
• Certificate for substitute teaching issued through the Kentucky Department of Education Professional Standards Board

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in educational projects, teaching and/or research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Classroom Assistance and Instruction
  • Help prepare documents/assignments for classroom instructional projects
  • Observe/provide student assistance with classroom assignments, as appropriate
  • Teach/Provide student instruction for a classroom; o Review/Assess student work o Support the preparation of educational materials and resources 
• 30% - Public Relations and Marketing Support
  • Assist the Model Lab School Chief of Staff, Strategic Initiatives and Public Relations in gathering, preparing and sharing promotional information and messages
  • Assist in the preparation and dissemination of bulletins, pamphlets, presentations and other promotional materials
  • Meet with prospective Model students and families at requested events and opportunities to share defined talking points that reflect the P-12 mission and vision 
• 30% - Educational Research
  • Works with members of the Model administrative team to gather research required for the preparation of grant applications and proposals
  • Review and learn about Model policies, procedures and strategic initiatives in order to assist with research needed to develop policy and legal updates
  • Gather/Review data for special projects in response to requests from the Superintendent or members of the administrative team
• 10% - Other projects as assigned by the Superintendent or Chief of Staff, Strategic Initiatives and Public Relations. 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: For this type of employment, state law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter provided by the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Must meet job description requirements, including physical, such as standing, walking and being able to lift up to 40 pounds.

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.