Hourly Research Assistants

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Open Date 08/10/2026 Requisition Number PRN17333N Job Title Hourly Research Assistants Working Title Course Facilitator/TA Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 15 to 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Schedule varies depending on course and instructor needs. Daily check-in required to stay up to date with the course and students. Schedule built around fall term, including a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the term.

Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00033 - Executive Education Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15/hour Close Date 08/24/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Provides support to faculty of the MBA program. Assists with building and quality-assurance testing of online course materials. Works directly with faculty, instructional designers, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty to build course materials in Canvas
• Proof, detect, and correct graduate-level course materials
• Create course assignments, quizzes, and exams in Canvas
• Grade online discussions, quizzes, papers, and exams
• Assist with QA testing of Canvas course
• Participate in live sessions with students
• Assist with student support via email, phone, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• Graduate or PhD-level candidates preferred.
• Applicants should demonstrate attention to detail, ability to follow directions and meet hard deadlines, ability to work independently and with others.
• Experience with Canvas a plus.

Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter