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Hire a VA for Professor
Grade papers, update syllabi, and manage inboxes while you teach students.
Academic Support for Professors and Educators
South African professor VAs grade assignments, provide student feedback, manage learning management systems, update syllabi, organize course materials, and handle administrative tasks—supporting academics to focus on teaching, research, and student mentoring.
Strong academic background and research skills
Experience in grading and course management
proficiency in LMS (Blackboard/Canvas)
Excellent written communication
Organized and reliable for administrative support
Cost-effective solution - save up to 80% compared to local hires
What South African VA for Professors Can Do
Grading & Feedback
- •Grade assignments and quizzes
- •Provide constructive feedback to students
- •Track student grades and progress
- •Calculate final course grades
- •Maintain grade book in LMS
Course Management
- •Update course syllabi and schedules
- •Upload course materials to LMS
- •Organize reading assignments and resources
- •Create and post announcements
- •Monitor course discussion forums
Student Communication
- •Respond to routine student emails
- •Answer frequently asked questions
- •Send reminder emails about deadlines
- •Coordinate office hours scheduling
- •Manage student communication records
Administrative Support
- •Organize research materials and citations
- •Prepare lecture slides and presentations
- •Schedule meetings and appointments
- •Manage academic calendar deadlines
- •Support conference and publication submissions
Use Cases This Role Supports
A va for professor can help with these specific business needs
Academic Research Literature Reviews
Synthesize sources, evaluate scholarly content, and help you accelerate your research to inform your thesis.
Learn MoreCurriculum & Course Material Development
Design lessons, develop content, and help you launch educational programs to increase enrollment.
Learn MoreOnline Grading Feedback
Evaluate assignments, provide constructive feedback, and help you improve student outcomes to enhance learning.
Learn MoreOnline Research
Gather data, validate sources, and help you inform strategy to drive growth.
Learn MoreTraining Materials Preparation
Develop content, organize lessons, and help you launch educational programs to increase user adoption.
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