FIN 460 Student Teaching Assistant

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Teaching Assistant position for FIN 460 within the College of Business – School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems at Oregon State University (OSU). The Teaching Assistant will support instructional delivery, grading, and student mentoring for FIN 460. This course is a foundational component of the CFP Board-registered financial planning curriculum, covering personal financial statement analysis, time value of money (TVM), cash flow and debt management, risk and investment planning, retirement, tax strategies, estate planning, and CFP Board practice standards and ethics. The position also focuses on transferable skill development in Communication, Professionalism, and Career & Self Development, as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term).
Successful completion of FIN 460 (Principles of Financial Planning) with an A or A- grade.
Comprehensive understanding of core personal financial planning functional areas, including retirement planning, time value of money, investment planning etc.
Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using financial calculators (BA II Plus) to solve complex financial planning and TVM problems.

Responsibilities

Host weekly in-person and/or virtual Zoom office hours to guide students through course concepts, financial calculator mechanics, and case study financial plans.
Attend class meetings as needed to proctor exams, monitor Top Hat engagement, and assist with classroom administration.
Evaluate homework assignments, quizzes, and comprehensive case studies, enforcing academic integrity policies.
Maintain responsive communication with the instructor and students, answering course-related emails and inquiries within 1 to 2 business days.