Pool: Finance Student Assistant

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Business is hiring a student hourly Student Teaching Assistant for FIN 230 during the Spring 2027 semester. The TA will monitor and grade students, manage attendance, update grades and daily engagement scores, answer student questions, and alert instructors to issues. The position requires attending FIN 230 every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. in Capitol Federal Hall and working approximately 3–4 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Student employees are expected to act in accordance with the School of Business Code of Conduct and maintain grading confidentiality under University policy. Remote work is not permitted unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR. This is an hourly, non-exempt position; it cannot be held concurrently with a salaried/exempt GRA, GTA, GA, RUA, or RGA position.

Applicants must be admitted to the School of Business for Spring 2027, be a finance major, have completed FIN 230 or an equivalent course with an A (or be taking it with an A or expected A), and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours during the appointment term. Student hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must submit a resume, a list of groups or organizations and leadership roles, and a one-paragraph statement explaining their interest in the position.

Requirements

• Be admitted to the School of Business for Spring 2027.
• Be a finance major.
• Have completed FIN 230 or an equivalent course and earned an A, or be currently enrolled and have an A or expect to attain one when final grades are posted.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Be able to attend class every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. during Spring 2027 and work approximately 2–4 hours per week.
• Demonstrate integrity and the ability to model professionalism to fellow students.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be involved in activities and leadership at KU and/or within the School of Business, and be able to discuss those activities with students.
• Have a strong sense of personal career objectives.
• Have a strong academic profile.
• Intend to work in future semesters as a TA if possible.
• Be enrolled in at least six credit hours during the semester term of the appointment. For summer appointments, meet one of the stated enrollment or admission conditions: enrolled in at least six hours in the prior spring semester, pre-enrolled in at least six hours for the upcoming fall semester, enrolled in summer session, or admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Submit a resume, a list of groups or organizations and leadership roles, and a one-paragraph statement explaining interest in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to sophomores and juniors.

Responsibilities

• Attend every FIN 230 class on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. and track students.
• Assign students a daily engagement score.
• Update assignment grades and daily scores in a timely manner while maintaining grading confidentiality in accordance with University policy.
• Answer student questions and communicate necessary information.
• Alert instructors to issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed