Course Facilitator: English Composition/Speech Communication

Summary

The English Composition/Speech Communication Course Facilitator is responsible for grading student papers, providing feedback and answering questions related to written assignments. The Facilitator also is responsible for responding to other student messages within the LMS and assisting the Course Operations team with curricular questions within the discipline. Course Facilitators report to the Instructor Team Lead.

Primary Responsibilities

• Grade students’ written assignments within 3 business days of submission in-line with project rubrics and provide helpful feedback.
• Respond to students’ questions related to their written assignments.
• Provide clarification and guidance regarding the learning experience in the course as needed.
• Escalate technical issues to the Course Operations team for resolution.
• Escalate to the Instructor Team Lead for resolution any other student concerns not related to written assignments.
• Maintain flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to complete any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in the discipline or 18 graduate level credit hours within the discipline
• Online course facilitation experience preferred
• Knowledge/experience of Canvas a plus
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to respond to student questions within a 24-hour window and grade assignment submissions within a 3-business day window

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Other job details

• Course Facilitators will render 19 or fewer work hours per week
• Not eligible for benefits other than sick leave
• Master’s degree $29 per hour/Doctoral degree $30 per hour

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is Master’s degree $29/hour and Doctoral degree $30/hour.

This position is not bonus or benefits eligible.

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