AY German Student Assistant (WS-ST2)
St. Olaf College
Location
Northfield, Minnesota
Salary
$12 - $13 / HOUR
Quick overview
The German Student Assistant will assist German faculty in their teaching, research, and college-related service. Duties include preparing course materials, reviewing homework, correcting quizzes, and staffing Help Sessions for students.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have completed at least one German course at the 250-level or above, with a minimum grade of B+ in German 232. Strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and proficiency in the German language are required.
Job description
Job Title: German Student Assistant (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer
St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: German
Unit: Number (5 digits): 11190
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: German Department Chair
Wage Range
$11.75-12.75/hour
Description of the Position
- (Purpose of the
- Position): To assist German faculty in their teaching, in their research, and in college-related service
Transferable Skills: Communication; discretion; attention to detail; organization; punctuality; responsibility
Duties and Responsibilities
To work with a German faculty member or members; to assist the faculty member/s in preparing course materials, reviewing homework, correcting quizzes; to prepare and staff bi-weekly Help Sessions for students enrolled in German 231-232; to carry out special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
(Education/Experience/Skills): Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed at least one German course at the 250-level or above.
Minimum Qualifications
completion of German 232 with a grade of B plus or better. Ability to maintain confidentiality, abide by FERPA data privacy, and work with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills and strong German language skills. Enthusiasm for promoting and teaching German. Skill in using Google application suite.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.