BA 240 Student Learning Assistant

Oregon State University; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s College of Business – School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems is hiring a learning assistant for finance fundamentals in ecampus. This is a part-time role with a maximum of 24 hours per week and a pay rate of $16.55 per hour, primarily online, with 3–5 hours of student support weekly.

You will work with Canvas and McGraw Hill Connect, helping students with basic finance concepts and staying in sync with course materials.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a postsecondary program (high school, college or university)
• Background in finance coursework or related subjects preferred
• Ability to assist online students and answer questions about finance concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist online students with basic finance topics (3–5 hours/week)
• Assist with Canvas-based coursework and McGraw Hill Connect materials
• Monitor student questions and escalate beyond your skill level

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Education

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Department

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

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

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred:

• Good math skills

Working Conditions/Schedule

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

Anticipated Start Date

2026-12-01