Teaching Assistant, ACCT-340 (Student)

About this role

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.   This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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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/Expected Hours of Work: • 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.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

  Current American University Employees American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.   Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email  theworkline@american.edu .   American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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