Student TA - DES-370-A User Research II (Savage), S26

DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY•Redmond, WA

51d•$17 - $18

About The Position

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by the instructor. TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Requirements

Have proven proficiency with the course material
Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
Successfully completed DES-270 and DES-370
Comfortable with multiple aspects of data analysis and Excel
Able to give critique in a professional manner
Strong communicator
Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
Be able to work independently

Responsibilities

Classroom set up and tear-down tables and/or easels during class
Making copies for students
Grading student work
Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
Meeting students online, if required
Grading lab-reports using the provided guidelines
Uploading grades onto Moodle
Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students
Timely delivery of graded reports/assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity in grading
Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked