Graduate Assistant, Teaching & Assessment in CSD

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago invites qualified students to join the CSD Teaching Assistant team. You will support classroom instruction, help with grading, prepare materials, and assist with administering quizzes and exams.

This role emphasizes communication, organization, and reliability, with weekly office hours and collaboration with faculty. Federal Work Study eligibility is required, and applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Responsibilities

• Assisting faculty with classroom instruction, records, and assignments
• Leading discussion sections (if TA is available during class)
• Meeting with students during TA Student Support Hours/Review Sessions (plan for 1 hr /week)
• Leading student reviews before each quiz
• Assist with grading quizzes (answer key provided)
• Assist with grading projects
• Preparing in-class activity materials
• Recording and calculating grades
• Providing feedback on assignments
• Proctoring examinations
• Taking attendance or monitoring participation
• Prepare and distribute course materials (if the TA is available during class)
• Meeting with faculty 1x/week
• Completing administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying, printing)
• Identify evidence-based resources that can support course content
• Communicate student concerns/needs with faculty Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work. Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting. Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Technology

Job description

Saint Xavier University in Chicago invites qualified students to join the CSD Teaching Assistant team. You will support classroom instruction, help with grading, prepare materials, and assist with administering quizzes and exams.

This role emphasizes communication, organization, and reliability, with weekly office hours and collaboration with faculty. Federal Work Study eligibility is required, and applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.