Student Assistant​/Teaching Assistant, Computer Science program; BC students

Student Assistant/Teaching Assistant, Computer Science Program (BC Students)

The Student Assistant will be an active member of the Computer Science Team, primarily assisting Bachelor of Science in Computer Science students in various course offerings such as CS 300, CS 331, and CS 401.

Pay range: $18.68- $24.70/hour. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $20/hour based on Bellevue College hourly salary schedule. The successful candidate is expected to work no more than 5-19 hours per week on campus combined with other student employment roles if applicable, hours flexible with student schedules.

This position is expected to not be eligible for benefits. Student employees are entitled to begin accruing paid sick leave from the start of their employment.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

The Computer Science department is compromised of the Computer Science Transfer and the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program. Bellevue College is the first community and technical college in Washington State to offer a traditional, four-year Bachelor of Science degree. The Computer Science program has a proven track record of preparing students for a career in computer science through individualized support, relevant curriculum, and a focus on student job placement after graduation.

Essential functions include conducting one- to two-hour recitation sessions per week (2 hours), leading class discussions and answering student questions in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom (2 hours), and attending weekly faculty meetings to provide feedback to instructors on student progress and needs for excellence in teaching and learning (1 hour).

Minimum qualifications include being a current BC student admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program and having completed the course in a prior quarter or year. Preferred qualifications include effective verbal and written communication skills, dependable and reliable with a friendly and welcoming attitude, effective customer service skills, ability to work with diverse backgrounds and cultures, ability to multi-task in an environment with possible ongoing interruptions, ability to work independently and practice independent judgment, resourceful with the ability to locate and provide information, and experience working with Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook at intermediate level.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties. Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is not eligible for relocation allowance or sponsorship for employment-based visa.

the link provided. This position is part of an open continuous recruitment, meaning applications are reviewed periodically based on hiring needs. Due to the high volume of applications, response times may vary, and we may not be able to provide updates or feedback to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply.

Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review the applying for jobs tips before applying.

Required application materials include attaching a resume, attaching a cover letter indicating the course you are interested in being a TA for and…