Graduate Assistant at Strathmore Business School

Job Description

In our endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing support to faculty in conducting tutorials for specific courses as assigned. This will include but not limited to grading, monitoring, leading discussion sessions, offering office hour assistance to students, and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level. Contribute to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives. Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement Participate in the continuous assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. Participate in the supervision of practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge. Contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning. Engage in professional development as appropriate and regularly update subject related knowledge base. Undertake limited administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department. Conduct student practice sessions, discussion sessions, review sessions and similar activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

Have a Bachelor’s degree qualification in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university. Be registered for a Master’s degree program. Relevant professional qualification dependent on area of expertise where applicable. Excellent analytical, communication and people skills. Ability to direct and conduct research. Organized, dynamic and innovative team player. Good supervisory and managerial skills.