Graduate Hourly positions are open to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduate Students only.
- Unit: Teaching, Learning, & Academic Support
- Location: Onsite, Teaching, Learning, and Academic Support Unit, Main Library
- Supervisor: Evie Cordell, Assistant Professor, eLearning Librarian
- Number of Openings: 1
- Hours per week anticipated: 10
- Hourly Rate: $28.31
- Anticipated Start Date: November 15th
- Schedule: Flexible pre-established schedule within the regular hours of operation
- Academic Term(s) of Employment anticipated: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 (Ends June 30th, 2027)
Primary Position Function/Summary
The Graduate Hourly in this position will collaborate with the eLearning Librarian and the eLearning Team to help develop digital learning objects, revise digital content, create workflows for developing digital objects, and participate in other team projects. The eLearning Team is dedicated to creating accessible content for everyone.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and review online learning content, including designing and developing new online learning objects.
- Contribute to the creation of digital learning objects that support library instruction for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Help develop multimedia elements, such as video tutorials, to enhance online learning experiences.
- Integrate online learning content with existing instructional materials.
- Create and evaluate content for accessibility, ensuring all digital materials meet established guidelines and standards, including Title II requirements.
- Support research on best practices and help develop guidelines, implementation plans, and editing processes for online learning materials.
- Help design, develop, and deliver workshops for library staff, including leading sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Enrolled as a graduate student in the School of Information Sciences Master’s program for Library and Information Sciences (MSLIS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the Academic Terms of Employment listed above
Experience
- Familiarity with e-learning tools and platforms, such as learning management systems and multimedia editing software
- Basic understanding of digital accessibility standards and practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team
- Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, and to the practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Canvas, Springshare, and Adobe products, including Adobe Premiere Pro
To Apply Please email your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) List of three professional references’ contact information to Evie Cordell at evelync2@illinois.edu by November 13th for consideration.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you may contact Evie Cordell, Assistant Professor & eLearning Librarian, at evelync2@illinosi.edu