Teaching Assistant, ACCT-340 (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,347 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The ACCT 340 Teaching Assistant position at American University is available to enrolled AU students. The TA will hold virtual office hours for up to 5 hours per week through the Final Exam, and communicate with students via Canvas and email.

The TA will notify students in advance of changes and coordinate with faculty on concepts needing attention. This role requires good academic standing, completion of ACCT 340 with a B+ or higher, and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• AU BSA/BS/MSA or MSA student in good academic standing.
• Has successfully completed ACCT 340 with a B+ or higher.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold virtual TA Office Hours to assist enrolled students for up to 5 hours per week through the Final Exam.
• Communicate with students regarding TA Office Hours via Canvas and email.
• Notify students in advance if a change in TA Office Hours is needed.
• Coordinate with faculty regarding concepts or applications needing attention based on feedback.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Patience

Education

AU BSA/BS/MSA or MSA student

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department

Kogod School of Business

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description: Summary

The responsibilities of the ACCT 340 Teaching Assistant are to hold virtual TA Office Hours to assist enrolled students for up to 5 hours per week up to the Final Exam, and communicate with students regarding scheduled TA Office Hours through Canvas and email. The TA is to notify students in advance if a change in scheduled TA Office Hours is needed and communicate with faculty regarding concepts or applications that may need additional attention during class meetings based on student feedback/questions.

Essential Functions

• Hold virtual TA Office Hours to assist enrolled students for up to 5 hours per week up to the Final Exam.
• Communicate with students regarding scheduled TA Office Hours through Canvas and email.
• Notify students in advance if a change in scheduled TA Office Hours is needed.
• Communicate with faculty regarding concepts or applications that may need additional attention during class meetings based on student feedback/questions.
• Complete Workday payroll time sheet on a timely basis.

Position Type

Part-time.

5 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 - $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• AU BSA, BS/MSA or MSA Student in good academic standing and conduct standing.
• AU BSA, BS/MSA or MSA Student who has successfully completed ACCT 340 with a B+ or higher.
• Patience and passion with the learning process.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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