12 days ago

Course Materials Assistant

Post University

On Site
Part Time
$30,000
Waterbury, CT

Job Overview

Job TitleCourse Materials Assistant
Job TypePart Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$30,000
LocationWaterbury, CT

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Course Materials Assistant supports the accurate and timely management of textbooks and digital course materials across all schools at Post University. The role involves reviewing publisher booklists, monitoring textbook edition and pricing changes, and ensuring course schedules align with current term materials. This part-time, remote position requires entering eBook links into the Learning Management System (LMS), scheduling drop and autofill files in the student information system (CNS), and providing frontline assistance to students with textbook-related issues.

Primary Accountabilities

  • Review book lists for textbook edition and price changes.
  • Verify class schedule updates against term book lists.
  • Enter eBook links into courses on the LMS.
  • Schedule drop and autofill files in the CNS.
  • Provide assistance to the Course Materials Coordinator with student textbook issues and booklist maintenance.
  • Support additional department tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

  • Five years’ experience in an office setting.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
  • Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong customer service skills.
  • High level of integrity and work ethic.
  • Competency in computer and systems use.
  • Flexibility in adapting to a dynamic work environment.

Metrics May Include

  • Graduation Rates
  • Student Drops
  • Student Satisfaction Results

Physical Requirements

The position demands light physical requirements including prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and limited travel may be necessary.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Textbook Management
  • Digital Materials
  • LMS
  • CNS
  • Booklist Review
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability

Tags:

course materials assistant
textbook management
LMS
CNS
Microsoft Excel
data entry
remote
office experience
customer service
booklist review
digital course materials
scheduling

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  • Emphasize Excel proficiency: Showcase your expertise with Microsoft Office.
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