About Saxbys: Saxbys is an education company disguised as a coffee company: a one-of-a-kind hospitality platform delivering coveted, career-launching outcomes for students and higher education partners. In 2015, Saxbys pioneered The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform (The Saxbys E.L.P.), a network of cafes entirely designed for and run by college students. The Saxbys E.L.P. emboldens the next generation of changemakers by providing undergraduates with entrepreneurial opportunities, complementing classroom learning with tangible real-world experience. Founded in 2005 by Nick Bayer and headquartered in Philadelphia, Saxbys operates 27 cafes across six states; 22 of which are part of The Saxbys E.L.P. network, and include Penn State University, The University of Pittsburgh, Drexel University, Bowie State University, and an array of other incredible partners. Find the Saxbys location nearest you at www.saxbyscoffee.com or follow @saxbys on Instagram.

Position Summary: Saxbys is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Fall of 2024.  The GTA will work with the Experiential Learning and Impact team to expand the impact of the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform through day-to-day course facilitation and assessment of the Saxbys Experiential Learning Microcredentials.

The Saxbys Experiential Learning Microcredentials augment the Saxbys E.L.P., providing all student café team members the opportunity to broaden their education and skills through tangible, professional credentials. This program blends the rigor of the academic approach and the application of corporate training with an important twist. The entire program is designed for students balancing college with work – not only are Saxbys microcredentials free, Saxbys is paying team members who participate, giving them the unique opportunity to earn as they learn.  Learners engage with a range of business disciplines that are not tied to any specific major, giving them the chance to explore interests and practice business skills alongside and beyond their fields of study, all while boosting their résumés. Designed for students of all majors, Saxbys' microcredential courses bridge the theory of the classroom with the practice of the business world, giving learners a strong foundation that complements any degree program.

The Saxbys Graduate Teaching Assistant facilitates and assesses student work in all five of Saxbys’ microcredential courses, and is responsible for driving student engagement and course completion rates. The GTA program is an exciting opportunity for current graduate students in any discipline to transfer course design, facilitation, and assessment skills to a new business context. In addition, the Saxbys GTA receives extensive training in skills that translate to both academic and corporate settings, as well as career mentoring from Saxbys team members with deep experience in both of these settings as well.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Course Facilitation & Assessment
The Saxbys Graduate Teaching Assistant manages the day-to-day facilitation and assessment of microcredentials for Saxbys undergraduate team members nationwide through Saxbys’ Canvas LMS page. The GTA responds promptly and in an attentive, detail-oriented manner to student discussion posts and assignments, assesses and provides personalized comments to microcredential final projects, and fields course-related questions from students. 

By driving student engagement and course completions, the GTA also contributes meaningfully to the EL&I team’s ongoing institutional outcomes research. Depending on the GTA’s interests and availability, they can also support additional educational development and impact opportunities at Saxbys, such as proposing collaborations with faculty at our partner universities or communicating institutional outcomes in partner newsletters and annual impact reports.

Time Commitment
The Saxbys Graduate Teaching Assistant commits to 10 hours of remote work per week, inclusive of a scheduled check-in and mentoring session, as well as continuing education events scheduled through the semester at mutually agreed upon times.

Training
The Saxbys Graduate Teaching Assistant is required to attend an in-person orientation program at the Saxbys Philadelphia Headquarters from August 19 - 21, 2024.  As part of the onboarding and training process, the Graduate Teaching Assistants will enroll in and complete the relevant microcredential/s, spend time working behind the bar with students in a Saxbys Experiential Learning Cafe, visit our corporate Roastery, and attend training sessions on teaching and learning. Travel, lodging, and per diem for this experience are sponsored by Saxbys.

Qualifications:

  • Support, exhibit, and promote Saxbys Mission Statement, Make Life Better, and Core Values in all daily activities. 
    • Our Core Values are:
      • We are a Community Serving our Community
      • Embrace Being O.D.D.
      • Outgoing, Detail-Oriented, Disciplined
      • Profit Creates Opportunity
      • Live with Pride, Passion, and Purpose
      • Serve Yourself by Serving Others
      • Care Personally and Communicate Openly
  • Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (ex: MA, MBA, MFA, PhD) in any discipline; enrollment at a current E.L.P partner university is preferred
  • At least two semesters of college-level teaching, preferably with some online experience
  • Positive attitude, detail oriented, with good multitasking and organizational ability
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in making presentations
  • Enthusiasm for educating and mentoring college-age students
  • Interest in learning new skills, and applying current skills to new situations
  • Ability to both collaborate and work independently to analyze and solve problems
  • Proficiency in the use of Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Canvas LMS preferred
  • A valid driver’s license required
  • Physical requirements:
    • able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
    • able to stoop and kneel
    • push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs
    • ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps

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