Teaching Assistant, ACCT-340 (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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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.

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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.

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