Course Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY: As a Course Assistant at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a role on the Digital Instruction team by creating and formatting presentation materials to support the preparation and delivery of educational content for an online video classroom experience.

About Bju Press & The Role

Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

About the Team: The purpose of the Digital Instruction team is to deliver engaging video instruction within the framework of video courses aligned with BJU Press educational content. The Digital Instruction team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by providing video content which engages students and helps educators provide a transformational educational experience.

Role Summary: As a Course Assistant at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a role on the Digital Instruction team by creating and formatting presentation materials to support the preparation and delivery of educational content for an online video classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging and pedagogically sound PowerPoint presentations to support instructors during video lessons, ensuring alignment with course objectives and video standards
• Prepare and format user-facing paperwork, including guides and instructional materials, to ensure consistency, readability, and ease of use
• Gather and organize props required for video lessons, ensuring all materials are available and appropriately prepared for filming
• Teleprompt during video shoots, ensuring smooth delivery of scripted content
• Work closely with a team to produce video courses within established timelines and quality standards
  
  

Skills And Attributes Needed To Succeed In This Role

• Demonstrates an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in a given task
• Able to work effectively within a team environment, contributing to shared objectives and fostering a positive group dynamic
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information and collaborate across various teams
• Effective at building collaborative relationships and working to achieve common goals
• Demonstrates the ability to identify challenges, think critically, and implement practical solutions
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and remain flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Effective at managing time efficiently, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a strong work ethic, showing reliability, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Possesses an understanding of basic design principles
• Demonstrates an understanding of current writing and grammar rules
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic computer skills and a willingness and ability to learn new computer skills
• Associate’s degree with 1-2 YOE OR 1-2 YOE in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude
  
  

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Required Education: Associates

Required Experience: 1-2 years related experience