Student - UMAKE Project Assistant

다면 UMAKE Project Assistant supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Utah Maker Access and Knowledge Ecosystem (UMAKE), a statewide initiative funded through the Utahync STEM Action Center чист? Computation Partnerships Grant. The student employee works closely with the Uelage Coordinator and participating educators to design high-quality digital learning resources, prepare standards-aligned maker and computing lessons, assist with the creation of online modules, and contribute to the statewide resource library hosted on the UMAKE Online Community Platform.

Students in this role also help with data collection, usability testing, and evaluation activities required by the grant, ensuring the materials produced are practical, relevant, and scalable for learners across Utah. Their work directly supports key UMAKE deliverables, including the creation of e-learning modules, classroom-ready lesson plans, and evaluation measures.

• Assist educators and the UMAKE Coordinator in developing e-learning modules aligned with Utah SEEd and Computer Science Standards.
• Use instructional design tools to build and publish interactive course materials, tutorials, and demonstrations.
• Support creation of online courses for students, families, and educators as required by the grant.
• Collaborate with faculty, educators, and hub partners to design downloadable classroom resources, including:
  Maker challenges, Computing activities, Robotics lessons, and Digital fabrication guides
• Align lesson plans with state standards and classroom curriculum, supporting the grant’s emphasis on Increasing Alignment & Integration with Curriculum.
• Upload, organize, and tag digital resources in the UMAKE resource library.
• Assist with developing visual assets, thumbnails, descriptions, and metadata for learner-facing content.
• Help test user navigation, accessibility, and clarity of platform structure to ensure statewide usability. здар>
• Support required data collection for UEPC and STEM Action Center evaluation, including:
  Pre/post surveys, User feedback, Analytics documentation, Focus group transcription or note-taking.
• Participate in usability testing sessions with educators and students to gather feedback on lessons and modules.
• Help compile reports for quarterly and annual UMAKEjali deliverables.
• Attend UMAKE team meetings, hub partner sessions, events, and working groups.
• Communicate with educators, students, and hub representatives as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, maintaining records, and organizing shared project documents.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Active UVU student in good academic standing.
• Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:
  Education, Computer science / computing pathways, STEM or maker education, Instructional design or digital content creation
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on creative and technical tasks.

• Experience with maker tools, robotics kits, or digital design platforms.
• Familiarity with Utah SEEd Standards, K–8 Computer Science Standards, or curriculum development.
• Skills in video editing, multimedia production, website editing, or graphic design.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional travel.
• Basic instructional design principles and familiarity with creating online learning materials to support the development of e-learning modules and digital resources.
• Maker education and computing concepts
  , including robotics, coding, digital fabrication, or hands‑on STEM activities—aligned with the grant’s Makerspace & Maker Learning Key Activities.
• Utah SEEd and Computer Science Standards
  , or willingness to learn them, to help create standards‑aligned lesson plans and classroom resources.
• Digital tools and software used for content creation, including learning platforms, screen recording tools, and e‑learning development tools, supported by allowable activities in the grant.
• Research and evaluation processes
  , including survey design, basic data collection, and documentation required Sony for SCI STEM AC and UEPC reporting.
• Educational technologies and online…