Oaksterdam University is seeking professional, experienced and motivated individuals interested in more than just a job but a higher purpose. It's important that you have a sincere desire to help make a positive change in the lives of students and staff on behalf of the school.
Position: Classroom Facilitator
Status: Full-Time and Part-Time positions available, must be available to work on weekends. We are looking to hire immediately.
Summary: Entry Level Classroom Facilitator is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our student information and enhancing the student/classroom experience. The facilitator often acts as the host, answering questions and providing industry expertise for incoming students new to Oaksterdam. Besides setting up for class and putting on the “show” (educational seminars should be fun!), the Facilitator monitors and maintains the classroom. The Facilitator prepares for class by implementing materials, tools, resources, and activities to address students' learning needs. The Facilitator is also responsible for scheduling faculty for individual classes, instructor introductions, and class announcements. The Facilitator will work closely with admissions and online student services, will occasionally have interns who report to them. The Facilitator may have a lead in the facilitation department, however, reports directly to the Campus Manager.
Ideal candidates enjoy working in a team environment and have a strong attention to detail and follow-through. This position requires a take-charge attitude to administer and execute a multitude of student needs and office inquires. This position is for the Oaksterdam University Campus located in Oakland California. Must be available to work weekends.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Facilitates the classes and electives held on campus and occasionally on the road seminars.
- Grades/Evaluates mastery exercises and assignments.
- Ensures the students have a fun, informative and safe class experience.
- Ensures the classroom is ready for the students and any exercises they may be doing for that class or events upcoming by preparing handouts and keeping up with classroom materials (inventory).
- Make sure the faculty are communicated with regarding their schedules and slide decks and are ready to teach with microphone prior to the start of class.
- Monitors the class schedules and assigns breaks as needed.
- Enforcing and updating the Student Code of Conduct. Monitors attendance and hold students accountable to campus policies and procedures.
- Point of contact for students while they are attending the course.
- Extracurricular activities scheduling and chaperone for tours with businesses, help with volunteer organizations, working closely with First Friday, and EBCC and Ambassador program.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to speak with confidence and enthusiasm in front of large audiences.
- Minimum 2 years of customer service/receptionist/sales.
- Must have some classroom and/or public speaking experience.
- Education High school diploma or GED. Must be able to type grammatically accurate letters of correspondence representing the school.
- Advanced command of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and G Suite Applications is a plus. Must have a strong command of email (Gmail) and spreadsheets.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Be able to communicate across multiple departments and have basic computer skills for collaborative work on documents.
- Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis.
- Background check required.
Additional qualifications a plus but not a requirement:
- Public speaking experience
- Mass Media training or acting experience appreciated
- Teaching or other academic qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language
- Oakland residency is a plus
- Social media savvy: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Passion for civil rights, education, and advocacy
- Experience within the cannabis industry is not required if the candidate exhibits strong qualifications in other areas
Application Process:
Please apply with the following documents:
Please take a look at our website before applying:
https://oaksterdamuniversity.com/
Campus Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ-uuy4fhm0
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $14.00 /hour