Online Learning Assistant (OLA) - Center for Teaching and Learning

Job title: Online Learning Assistant (OLA) - Center for Teaching and Learning in Albuquerque, NM at University of New Mexico Company: University of New Mexico Job description: Requisition ID req33077 Working Title Online Learning Assistant (OLA) - Center for Teaching and Learning Pay $13.78 (undergrad) $15.37 (graduate) Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department CTL General Administrative (521B) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date 4/29/2025 Position SummaryThis application is for Fall 2025 hiring only.CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners.Online Learning Assistants (OLA's) offer academic support to students enrolled in specific online courses within Canvas. OLAs are students who have previously completed the course and are now returning to serve as mentors and tutors, providing guidance and course-related assistance to current students under the supervision of the course instructor. As part of the CTL team, OLAs participate in mandatory weekly trainings focused on developing their skills as effective facilitators of student learning.Online Learning Assistant Job Description:Work directly with the course instructor to provide customized support for students.Facilitates student learning by helping students understand their learning process, redirecting questions, and modeling metacognitive strategies.Helps students develop transferable academic skills and best practices for success in online learning environments.Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.Plans/conducts learning sessions at the request of the instructor.Understands and guides in navigating a fully online course in Canvas.Identifies and creates electronic resources such as study guides, discussion/announcement posts, and video tutorials.Collects and submits data under OLA team data submission guidelinesParticipate in CTL training program/professional development opportunities.CTL Online Learning Team seeks applicants who are:CompassionateEmpatheticIntentionalAdaptableAttentive to DetailEncouragingStrengths-based Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. IMPORTANT: Within a few days after you apply in UNMJobs, our staff will email you a post-application questionnaire. Depending on the position, you may be required to attach/submit certain documents (For example: Transcripts, cover letter, work study award, recommendations, etc.). Full details will be on the form. Your questionnaire and documents must be submitted before your application will be considered.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Expected salary: Location: Albuquerque, NM Apply for the job now! Apply for this job