What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student TA - CS-225 (Alvarez), S25 position at DigiPen Institute of Technology?
Job Title : Student TA - CS-225 (Alvarez), S25
Reports to : Mariojulio Alvarez
Essential Functions
A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and / or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by instructor.
TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.
Duties :
- Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
- Meeting students online, if required
- Assist instructor
- Troubleshooting
- Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked
- Have proven proficiency with the course material
- Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
- Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
- Be able to work independently
- Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class.
- Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
- Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Have taken and passed CS-225 with a B or better
Qualifications / Competencies
Expected dates of employment : January 13 - April 25, 2025
Expected number of hours per week : 3 - 6
Wage Range :
16.66 - 17.75 per hour , depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen
DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements :
Requirement Exceptions :
It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!
Once you have applied for - and the supervisor decides to offer you - a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and / or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.
Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology , as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.
Salary : $17 - $18
