Job Details

Job Title: Student Associate, UC Online Instuction Posting Start Date: 5/7/26 Work Arrangement: Hybrid

UC Online, a division of the University of Cincinnati, delivers a top-tier educational experience for students seeking the flexibility of online learning paired with the excellence of UC’s nationally recognized programs. Our focus on quality and innovation supports students throughout their entire academic journey—from initial inquiry to graduation.

Our mission is rooted in student success. We use data-driven strategies to help students identify the right programs, stay engaged in their coursework, and reach their academic and career goals. At UC Online, we empower learners to build brighter futures through practical, research-informed education from a university known for its history of innovation and achievement.

This position follows a hybrid work model for candidates residing in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky. Candidates must live within the Cincinnati Tri-State area and be able to commute to UC’s Main Campus as needed. Remote work is governed by university policy and may be adjusted accordingly.

The UC Online Instruction team seeks a part-time work-study student to assist with Canvas course builds and other tasks as assigned. The Instruction team works within Canvas (UC’s Learning Managment System) to prepare courses for the coming semester for fully online programs. This includes copying existing courses, building new courses from scratch, and doing quality assurance checks to ensure courses meet instructor specifications. Ideal candidates are self-starters capable of working with limited supervision but also capable of collaborating on team projects. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, maturity, reliability, and professionalism.

Primary Duties

• Providing quality assurance reviews of Canvas courses
• Building and updating courses in Canvas
• Researching and testing emerging educational technologies
• Remediating files for accessibility
• Supporting UCO- staff during workshops and training sessions
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• “Enrollment” shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $17/HOUR

Part-time Position: 15-20 hours per week

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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