Grading Assistant for Fresh Start Course

23 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto Metropolitan University Full time
About Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University is a leading comprehensive innovation university, committed to excellence in teaching, research, and creative activities. Our institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, catering to over 45,000 students.

The Opportunity

Student Learning Support (SLS) is a vital department at Toronto Metropolitan University, providing a range of support programming to help students develop the skills necessary for academic success. We are seeking a Grading Assistant for the Fresh Start Course, a 9-week skills-building hybrid course designed to assist students with Required to Withdraw (RTW) standing in resuming their studies.

Responsibilities
  • Attend an online training session for the role
  • Review course materials and resources from the Fresh Start Course D2L each week
  • Use sound judgment, fairness, and a pre-existing rubric to read and evaluate weekly online discussion contributions from ~40 students, as well as to grade written assessments throughout the semester
  • Facilitate online discussion through posting in the class forums
  • Assign grades and provide meaningful, timely, and individualized online feedback to students
  • Facilitate one-on-one meetings with students to discuss written assessments and grading outcomes
  • Provide weekly updates to the course supervisor of students with failing grades, students with language difficulties, and any inappropriate behaviour
Qualifications
  • Work well independently
  • Have excellent written communication skills
  • Be at ease with computers and online technology
  • Have previous experience working with students
  • Be people-centred, inclusive, and driven by people-centred outcomes
  • Have a strong interest in holistic student development principles and theories
  • Be familiar with Toronto Metropolitan University student services
  • Be enrolled in: 1st year Masters, 2nd year Masters
Application Documents

Please combine the following into one document before uploading:

  • A cover letter indicating your interest in working as a Fresh Start grading assistant
  • A resume
Salary & Compensation

Breakdown of Contract Hours:

90.00 Hours/Term Assisting in grading and facilitation, with the expectation of 10 hours weekly over 9 weeks.

Hours are flexible and may vary somewhat based on student enrollment numbers, and student needs throughout the semester.

Actual hours may vary at offer time dependent on qualifications and determined rate of pay.

CUPE-3 employees can work up to a maximum of 130 hours per semester or 390 hours per academic year.

Employees shall not be guaranteed work and when not on assignment they shall not receive any pay or payment in lieu of benefits.

Master - $47.06 per hour

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