Educational Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Accessible Education plays a central role in Western's efforts to ensure that its academic programs are accessible for all students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

We arrange academic accommodation for classes, exams, internships and other course or program activities, as well as provide digital and Braille textbooks, accessible campus transportation, learning strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities, access to computer labs that are equipped with assistive technology, referrals for assessments and other services, and bursaries for students who meet OSAP's eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities:

As an Educational Assistant, you will work closely with students to provide individualized support, assist with academic tasks, and facilitate their overall success.

This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journey and contribute to their personal and academic growth.

Responsibilities -

Key responsibilities include providing hands-on support with academic tasks such as copying and pasting key passages from readings into organized documents.

The assistant helps to categorize these passages according to specific themes, ensuring that the information is easily accessible and comprehensible for the students.

Additionally, they collate reference information into well-structured documents, aiding students in maintaining proper citations and references.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

Experience:

Previous experience working in an educational setting, preferably with universitylevel students.
Familiarity with academic support services, learning disabilities, and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Empathy and understanding towards students facing academic challenges.
Adaptability and flexibility to meet the evolving needs of students and the university environment.
Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.

Hours:
_up to 15 hours per week,_
flexible schedule may be required to accommodate students' needs.

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.