BA 240 Student Learning Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & basic life

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health resources

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking a learning assistant for finance fundamentals in the College of Business. This position supports eCampus students with online questions and basic finance concepts, primarily via Canvas and Connect platforms.

It involves 3–5 hours per week of online availability and some student coaching. The role starts in the Winter term and offers a part-time schedule with a pay rate of $16.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college/university program.
• Meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
• Undergraduate and international students: minimum credit hours per term.

Responsibilities

• Provide online finance assistance to students (3–5 hours/week).
• Offer student coaching and guidance as needed.
• Monitor online class materials and report questions beyond current material.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Student support

Education

Currently enrolled as student

Tools

Canvas

McGraw Hill Connect

Job description

Department

College of Business – School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU). Learning assistant in finance fundamentals for eCampus. Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

• No lectures to attend, mostly online availability to students who may have questions on basic finance or software (Canvas or Mc‑Graw Hill Connect) 3‑5 hours per week.
• Some student coaching.
• Also needs to follow class online to understand material and update me if students have questions beyond their skill level.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism.

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*.
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*.
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Required: Some background in business finance coursework like BA 240 or similar Canvas Availability to attend online class meetings on 2 exam days.
• Preferred: Good math skills.

Working Conditions / Schedule

- Duties beginning week 0 of Winter term. - 3‑5 hours per week on average.

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date: 2026‑12‑01

Pay Rate

$16.55 per hour.

Contract Type

Part‑time (maximum 24 hours per week)

Location

Oregon State University – College of Business, Corvallis campus, Oregon. The university has statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work‑Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU’s Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under TitleIX, contact EOA by phone: 541‑737‑3556, email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu. Know Your Rights Oregon Family Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act:

Additional Information

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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