Student TA - CS-; Li), S25

Student Employment at Digi Pen 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 - CS-350 (Li), S25

Reports to: Dr. Xin Li

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Student Teaching Assistant (TA) for the CS-350 course in Spring 2025. The Student TA will support the primary instructor in conducting the course, assisting students with assignments, and facilitating discussions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in grading assignments and providing feedback to students
• Help prepare classroom materials and resources
• Facilitate group discussions and assist with student inquiries
• Attend training sessions and meetings with faculty members
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Currently enrolled as a student at the institution
• Strong academic record and knowledge in the subject area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and other students
• Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented

Expected number of hours per week: 10

This position is part-time and will require availability during regular school hours. Working hours may vary based on the academic calendar and the needs of the department.

Wage Range:

$16.28 - 17.25 per hour, depending on the number of terms worked at Digi Pen.

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

Digi Pen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Currently a Matriculated student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in Digi Pen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed CS-350 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with Digi Pen 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.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom are priorities of Digi Pen Institute of Technology, as Digi Pen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. 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.