Do you like creating with digital tools? Do people sometimes say you are good at explaining things? If so, you may be a good match for DigiSpace! Our DigiSpace team typically consists of 5-7 consultants, stretching across the Biddeford and Portland campuses. You do not need to be a pro to join our team; you just need to be willing to learn! Read on if you want to learn more.
Description of Position: New Digital Literacy Consultant
DigiConsultants are digital tutors working for the Student Academic Success Center (SASC) where they provide one-to-one, small group, and classroom assistance to their peers while developing their own digital and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with digital projects, including editing ePortfolios, audio, and video projects
- Communicate effectively with peers, professional staff, and faculty
- Develop resources and skills as needed by the SASC DigiSpace
- Regularly attend team and individual meetings to set goals and reflect on progress
- Use TutorTrac for scheduling and appointments
- Promote digital literacy at UNE
Qualifications
- Willingness to learn digital tools and to be flexible in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to engage and contribute in a team environment
- Welcoming and professional attitude and conduct
- Interest in assisting peers (tutoring experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and willingness to work independently
- Willingness to complete training and professional projects
- Familiarity with creating and posting Youtube videos (preferred but not required)
- Experience with iMovie, Audacity, and/or WordPress (preferred but not required)
- Work study accepted but not required
Potential Benefits
- Become comfortable with challenges and problem-solving strategies while learning and coaching students to use digital tools
- Build leadership skills
- Create projects that highlight and develop your skills and knowledge
- Develop your ePortfolio each semester
- Learn and apply professional digital practices, including digital ethics (source citation, open-source, royalty free, and Creative Commons), universal design, and high-impact ePortfolio practice
Expectation of Hours
- Usually at least one morning shift (before noon) and one evening shift (before 8 pm) weekly, additional hours for classroom consultations and special projects
- Weekend shifts available (not required)
- 3-8 hours per week
- Attendance at 2-3 monthly staff meetings each term
- Start at an hourly wage $1 above work study rate
Application Process
Fill in the application form, or email Jen Gennaco (jgennaco@une.edu) with questions.
