WS - Communications Teaching Assistant - FWS
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What you'll do
- Assist the Communication program with clerical, academic, and research support duties
- Maintain confidentiality, support projects, and provide classroom assistance as needed
- Provide clerical support including proofreading, photocopying, filing, and assigned projects
- Assist with development of course resources
- Guide students using available resources
- Be available to assist in class as a TA, including monitoring exams
- Monitor and post to social media accounts
- Grade assignments as directed by faculty
What they're looking for
- Maintain confidentiality including FERPA
- Be punctual
- Communicate schedule changes in advance
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of APA writing style
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Willingness to learn new things
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Full description from employer
Communications Teaching Assistant
Division: CAS
Department: Communications
Experience: Advanced
Job Code: NA
Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Chandra Massner
Requested Start Date: 826/2026
Assist the Communication program with clerical, academic, and research support duties. Maintain confidentiality, support projects, and provide classroom assistance as needed.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
- Maintain confidentiality including FERPA, be punctual, and communicate schedule changes in advance – L, P
- Provide clerical support including proofreading, photocopying, filing, and assigned projects – TW
- Use superior verbal and written communication, especially APA writing style – C, CT
- Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and compile data using software programs – T
- Assist with development of course resources – T, C, CT
- Work independently and efficiently; guide students using available resources – CT, P, L
- Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines – L, CT
- Be available to assist in class as a TA, including monitoring exams – L, P, CT
- Dress appropriately for the work environment – P
- Monitor and post to social media accounts – P, T, CSD
- Grade assignments as directed by faculty, -- T, CT, P, CTR
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
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Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media
Other Skills: Attention to detail, Classroom speaking on occasion, Written & verbal communication, Willingness to learn new things
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5 hours may vary depending on workload
Work Conditions: Light Intensity
Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Carrying up to 10 lbs.,
Number of Positions: 1
Hours needed per week: 10
Pay Rate: $10.50/hour
Location: Armington 4th floor
Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
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