MIS Course Assistant

University of Texas at Austin

5d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

McCombs School of Business is looking for a Course Assistant, an Undergraduate student employee, to provide support for IROM MIS 302f/301 course sections. IROM provides grading and technical assistance to students taking MIS 302f and 301 large lecture format courses. These courses are offered both in-person as well as online through synchronous ZOOM sessions as well as asynchronous sessions. The course assistant will be assigned to either MIS 302f or MIS 301, taught by Dr. Jason Rosenblum or Dr. Liz Moliski. The Course Assistant will assist with mediating course logistics, holding office hours and grading support.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.
Must be proficient with Excel
Must be proficient with using Zoom (for online classes)
Must be proficient with Generative AI use
Must be able to work on a team
Must be able to accept instruction, direction, meet deadlines and maintain accountability
Must be interested in helping students and willing to learn

Nice To Haves

Former MIS 302f or MIS 301 students preferred
Data analysis expertise preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Prior experience with assisting course grading and technical tasks preferred

Responsibilities

Willing and able to work a dedicated and supervised 10 hrs / week
Is willing to support the course with logistic, grading and technical support needs
Is proficient with Excel and with AI basics and who is willing to continue learning to support others
Is willing to provide zoom office hours and email support using a TA email link
Is willing to participate as part of an MIS 302f team and to use Microsoft Teams for coordination/communication.
Is willing to meet regularly (1x/week) to catch up with other course assistants in addition to (if needed) collaborating on course support work.