FIN 460 Student Teaching Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a part-time FIN 460 Student Teaching Assistant for the College of Business, School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems. The TA supports instructional delivery, grading and student mentoring for FIN 460 in a hybrid workload combining on-campus and online activities.

The role requires enrollment as a student, and completion of FIN 460 with an A/A-. Pay is $16.55 per hour, up to 24 hours weekly, with start in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Successful completion of FIN 460 (Principles of Financial Planning) with an A or A- grade.
• Proficiency with financial calculators (BA II Plus) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Host weekly in-person and/or Zoom office hours to guide students through concepts and case studies.
• Proctor exams and monitor class engagement as needed.
• Grade homework, quizzes and cases with attention to academic integrity.
• Assist instructor with grading, online course management and student communication.

Skills

Communication

Grading

Student mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Top Hat

Canvas

Job description

Job Overview

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) FIN 460 Student Teaching Assistant for the College of Business - School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems at Oregon State University (OSU). The Teaching Assistant supports instructional delivery, grading, and student mentoring for FIN 460. This course serves as a foundational component of the CFP Board-registered financial planning curriculum, covering personal financial statement analysis, time value of money (TVM), cash flow and debt management, risk and investment planning, retirement, tax strategies, estate planning, and CFP Board practice standards and ethics.

Position Duties

Ability to host weekly in-person and/or virtual Zoom office hours to guide students through course concepts, financial calculator mechanics, and case study financial plans.

Availability to attend class meetings as needed to proctor exams, monitor Top Hat engagement, and assist with classroom administration.

Detail oriented evaluation of homework assignments, quizzes, and comprehensive case studies while enforcing academic integrity policies.

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, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

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 Qualifications

Successful completion of FIN 460 (Principles of Financial Planning) with an A or A- grade.

Comprehensive understanding of core personal financial planning functional areas, including retirement planning, time value of money, investment planning etc.

Additional Required Qualifications

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 Qualifications

Proficiency in using financial calculators (BA II Plus) to solve complex financial planning and TVM problems.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week).

• Hybrid work environment : Combines scheduled on-campus classroom sessions in Austin Hall with remote/flexible hours for grading and online course management via Canvas and Top Hat.
• Workload will fluctuate during peak grading milestones, particularly following the submission of Cases and exams. Expected to maintain responsive communication with the instructor and students, answering course-related emails and inquiries within 1 to 2 business days.
• Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date:

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

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• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
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• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Total Rewards Package

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

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

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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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