Student TA - DES-101 Principles of Interactive Design (Holcomb), F26

DigiPen Group; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a student TA for DES-101 Principles of Interactive Design. The role supports the instructor in lectures and labs, handles equipment and presentations, and helps with grading outside class.

Candidates must be DigiPen matriculated students in good standing and reside in Washington. Applicants should have completed DES-101 with a B or better, demonstrate punctuality, and be prepared to engage with peers as a mentor.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency with the course material.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Mentor students and communicate clearly.
• Arrive on time and stay focused during work hours.
• Track and report time worked.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor in the classroom and with equipment setup and operation.
• Facilitate student presentations and answer questions during labs.
• Pre-grade assessments and submit attendance sheets.
• Meet regularly with the instructor and may assist with grading outside class.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the instructor.

Skills

Course proficiency

Mentor others

Punctuality

Time tracking

Positive attitude

Education

DigiPen matriculated student

GPA 2.5+

DES-101 with B or better

Job description

Student TA - DES-101 Principles of Interactive Design (Holcomb), F26

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: STUDE002145

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• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Redmond Campus
Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during a time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student TA - DES-101 Principles of Interactive Design (Holcomb), S26

Reports to: Jeremy Holcomb

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.

Qualifications include:

• 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
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Expected dates of employment: September 1 – December 17, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 10

*** Once again, studentsare not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduledfor a class. ***

Wage Range:

$17.13 - 18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• 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 DES-101 with a B or better

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.

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