Student TA - ANI-2000 (Ng), F25

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Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.


Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student TA - ANI-2000 (Ng), F25

Reports to: Randall Ng

Class Times:

Monday 9:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Wednesday 9:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Friday 9:00 – 11:50 a.m.
You may choose to work one, two, or all three sections according to your availability. During the interview, please let us know what is best for you!

Essential Functions

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, and answering student questions during labs. TAs are expected to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by the instructor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
Meeting students online, if required
Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students
Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

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
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

Experience

Proficiency in Maya
Familiarity with Unreal Engine

Expected dates of employment: September 3 – December 3, 2025

Expected number of hours per session, per week: 2


*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$16.66 - 17.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen


Requirements to Apply:

Resume
Cover Letter
Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require "patrolling" and observing student screens to make sure they are keeping up. Proactively offer assistance is there is perceived difficulty with workflow.


DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Have taken and passed ANI-2000 with a B or better
Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.


Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ****** orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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