Philosophy Department Student Aide 26/27

This position is for the full academic year, open only to enrolled upperclassmen. Incoming freshmen are not eligible to apply for this position.

Expected hours of work per week : 10-15

Work Location & Hours : Sanderson Hall or Kresge Library, hours flexible (TBD)

Purpose of Position: to assist Philosophy Department faculty in instruction, scholarship, and other departmental activities

Qualifications for Position:

• Upperclassman, freshmen are not eligible for this position
• Friendly, caring for the success of others, honest, teachable, punctual, willing to tutor
• Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Philosophy major who has successfully completed PHI 101
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system
• Basic knowledge of Canvas
• Able to handle sensitive information concerning fellow students responsibly
• Able to organize files, both manually and electronically

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grade quizzes, daily class preparation assignments, and possibly parts of exams
• Assist professor(s) in keeping accurate records of student completion of homework, quiz grades, etc.
• Provide tutoring service for students struggling in philosophy courses, especially intro-level philosophy courses (Note: this might entail attending classes in some cases in addition to being available for students outside class.)
• Occasionally lead a class or group discussion for a professor
• Copy or scan materials for classes
• Provide assistance in research for professors
• Copy or scan materials for professors
• Assist Philosophy Club president in organizing and running events as needed
• Assist Philosophy Department chair in organizing, advertising, and running the annual philosophy conference (the Gordon H. Clark Symposium)
• Other general clerical assistance to professor(s) as needed - e.g., cataloging of books, assistance in discarding used materials (including the shredding of sensitive documents), etc.

Competencies

• Philosophy major
• At least a sophomore who has successfully completed PHI 101
• Friendly, teachable, willing to tutor, punctual
• Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating system
• Basic knowledge of Canvas
• Able to handle sensitive information concerning fellow students responsibly
• Able to organize files, both manually and electronically

Skills that Might Be Developed/Strengthened while Working in this Position:

• Communication skills: both oral and writing
• Skills in serving others in the context of teaching and scholarship
• Teaching skills
• Research skills
• Skills in the use of technologies that are important to teaching and scholarship
• Time-management skills
• Organizational skills

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

• Career & Self-Development including displaying (a) awareness of his or her strengths and areas for development and (b) desire and willingness to pursue opportunities for development
• Communication in the forms of speech and writing that is effective in providing feedback to students in their daily homework and instruction to students struggling with aspects of PHI 101 (intro to philosophy) or PHI 102 (logic)
• Critical Thinking in the form of assessment of students' daily homework, helping students work out action plans for improvement in their performance in PHI 101 (intro to philosophy) and PHI 102 (logic) regular assistance to the Philosophy Department professors/supervisor that helps anticipate needs that students are likely to have moving forward
• Global Literacy displayed by appreciation of ethnic and cultural differences that winsomely empowers students to work together to form a vibrant, engaged learning community
• Leadership through encouraging and equipping students for success in their intro-level PHI courses and modeling for them the attitudes and skills needed for success in the study of philosophy
• Professionalism by being dependable and attentive to details
• Teamwork including building strong work relationships with the professors and the president of the Philosophy Club
• Technology: manage and use technology effectively to benefit the students he or she is serving (especially Canvas)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values)

The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

• Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the Scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure . (Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 10-50 lbs.

Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken and/or written word to impart verbal information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken and/or written instructions to other workers accurately and quickly.