Job Description
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University seeks a part-time Virtual Reality Certificate Advisor. Launching in May 2022 and offered through the Continuing Education department, the new Virtual Reality Certificate program brings a flexible, intensive, skills-oriented program to students and professionals interested in the intersection of art and technology. Utilize your skills in VR to coach part-time students through a 1-year online program, acting as a resource for curriculum questions and career conversations. This is a part-time, remote, stipend-based role, providing a great opportunity for someone interested in VR and/or art education to get further involved in the industry.
Annual stipend = $3,000. No set hours, total weekly hours will vary, not to exceed an average 2 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Training or experience in virtual reality, either professional, educational, or personal
- Experience working with students
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible schedule to work with students at a variety times of the day/week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with part-time adult students with a range of experience and abilities
- Experience working independently and remotely with little guidance or oversight
Primary Responsibilities:
- Aid in recruitment efforts by serving as curriculum expert for prospective students, answering programmatic questions via email or scheduled phone calls
- Act as a subject matter expert for SMFA Continuing Education staff; providing ongoing ad hoc feedback on curriculum and programmatic enhancements
- In collaboration with CE administration, maintain student records and monitor progress to program completion
- Be available for 1:1 student advising/career prep meetings; both those initiated by students or proactively by advisor to encourage ongoing enrollment and programmatic support
- Aid SMFA CE staff in student outreach: semesterly reminders about registration and suggested courses
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume/cv to smface@tufts.edu