UMAKE Project Assistant

Job Description

UMAKE Project Assistant | Utah Valley University (UVU)

The Tone:
This is a part-time student employee role at Utah Valley University, located in Orem, UT. UVU is developing the Utah Maker Access and Knowledge Ecosystem (UMAKE), a statewide initiative funded through the Utah STEM Action Center Computing Partnerships Grant. This position is vital for supporting the UMAKE Coordinator and participating educators in designing high-quality digital learning resources and evaluating the program’s effectiveness, ensuring maker and computing education is practical and scalable for learners across Utah.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Location: Orem, UT

• Team: UMAKE Coordinator and participating educators
• Mission: Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the UMAKE initiative by creating high-quality digital learning resources and assisting with evaluation activities.
• Tech Stack: Instructional design tools, learning platforms, screen recording tools, e-learning development tools, Google, Microsoft Office, resource library tools, video editing, multimedia production, website editing, graphic design

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop e-learning modules aligned with Utah SEEd and Computer Science Standards.
• Build and publish interactive course materials, tutorials, and demonstrations using instructional design tools.
• Design downloadable classroom resources including maker challenges, computing activities, robotics lessons, and digital fabrication guides.
• Organize and tag digital resources within the UMAKE resource library, including visual assets and metadata.
• Support data collection, usability testing, and evaluation activities for grant reporting, including surveys and focus group note-taking.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Active UVU student in good academic standing, with experience or interest in education, computer science, STEM or maker education, or instructional design/digital content creation.
• Experience: No specific years required; demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively on creative and technical tasks.
• Skills: Basic instructional design principles; maker education and computing concepts; digital tools for content creation; strong written and verbal communication; research and evaluation processes.
• Bonus: Experience with maker tools, robotics kits, or digital design platforms; familiarity with Utah SEEd Standards or K–8 Computer Science Standards; skills in video editing, multimedia production, or graphic design; valid driver’s license.