"Facilitator II - McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship (Multiple Positions) (On Call)"

Position Highlights

The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship is an independent Center within the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. The McGuire Center is the foundation of the University's premier and pioneering reputation in entrepreneurship education and is a key driver of entrepreneurship research and entrepreneurial activity within the College and broader community. The McGuire Center is committed to teaching excellence among its faculty and facilitators. For more than 30 years, the McGuire Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs in entrepreneurship have been top ranked by US News, Economist, Business Week, and Entrepreneur rankings.

The primary purpose of the position is to improve the student experience by supporting faculty members teaching courses by responding to student questions in a timely manner, grading assignments, holding virtual office hours, and monitoring discussion boards. The position is expected to average approximately 1 - 15 hours per week while a facilitator is assigned to support a course, but hours are expected to vary week to week.

This is not a continuous position; facilitators will be assigned to courses based on their areas of expertise. Initially, facilitators will be assigned to individual courses. Based on the needs of the department, facilitators may also be invited to facilitate additional courses.

Course facilitators are expected to provide their own computing devices and have reliable high-speed access to internet to work from other locations. No special software will be required; although the device(s) must be capable of accessing the LMS, Microsoft and Adobe applications, and using virtual conferencing software.

The McGuire Center is seeking strong, experienced scholars who are able to work with students and colleagues, and who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

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Duties & Responsibilities

The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship is seeking course facilitators to support faculty members teaching on-campus and online courses. Course facilitators improve the student experience by assisting course instructors with tasks such as:

• Providing timely responses to student questions.
• Grading assignments.
• Holding virtual office hours.
• Monitoring discussion boards.
• Entering grades in a learning management system (LMS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a business related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Entrepreneurship education and/or experience.
• Experience with D2L and an online learning environment.
• PhD from an accredited university.
• Experience using an LMS and virtual conferencing software, such as Zoom and MS Teams.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 1 - 15

Job FTE: 0.025

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Instructional and Assessment Services

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $30.00

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum: $22.77

Grade Range Midpoint: $28.459

Grade Range Maximum: $34.15

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Instructional Design & Support

Job Function: Instruct & Assessment Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Contact Information for Candidates:

J. William Peck
Business Manager, Senior
(520) 626-5029
jwpeck@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter