Graduate Assistant in Engaged Learning at Barnard College | New York, New York, United States | Rezi

Graduate Assistant in Engaged Learning at Barnard College

Graduate Assistant in Engaged Learning

Barnard College · New York, New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Graduate Assistant in Engaged Learning

Barnard College · New York, New York, United States

14 days ago
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About the Role

The Center for Engaged Pedagogy (CEP) seeks a Graduate Assistant to support student learning communities and communities of practice on emergent topics in higher learning, collaborating with the Sr. Associate Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment to strengthen academic engagement and support for students, faculty, and community wellbeing.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and co-facilitate learning sessions for students in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director of the CEP.
  • Assist in identifying and synthesizing knowledge related to emergent topics in higher learning (e.g., curiosity).
  • Perform administrative tasks related to project management and documentation.
  • Participate in team meetings and planning sessions.
  • Be available for student 1:1 questions (e.g., during office hours).
  • Support assessment of the learning communities in collaboration with CEP staff.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated interest in higher education, student learning, and inclusive pedagogical practice.
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in emergent topics in higher learning, such as curiosity.
  • Experience facilitating or co-facilitating group discussions, workshops, learning sessions, or peer-based educational activities.
  • Strong ability to identify, synthesize, and communicate information from scholarly, professional, and/or pedagogical sources.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including attention to detail in project coordination, scheduling, and documentation.
  • Ability to support student learning in both group and one-on-one settings, including responsiveness to student questions and needs.
  • Interest in assessment and reflective practice, including supporting the evaluation of learning communities and educational initiatives.
  • Experience preparing and co-facilitating learning sessions, workshops, or group discussions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior teaching or facilitation experience.

Skills

  • Higher education
  • Student learning
  • Inclusive pedagogical practice
  • Emergent topics in higher learning (e.g., curiosity)
  • Facilitating or co-facilitating group discussions, workshops, learning sessions, or peer-based educational activities
  • Identifying, synthesizing, and communicating information from scholarly, professional, and/or pedagogical sources
  • Organizational and administrative skills
  • Project coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Supporting student learning in group and one-on-one settings
  • Responsiveness to student questions and needs
  • Assessment and reflective practice
  • Evaluation of learning communities and educational initiatives
  • Working independently and as part of a team
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teaching or facilitation experience

Work Type

  • Part time

Salary/Compensations

  • The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

About the Company

  • Barnard is an intellectually stimulating, diverse college community of approximately 800 full- and part-time faculty and staff dedicated to providing an extraordinary educational environment for our 2,600 students.