Student Teaching Assistant for BA275 – Foundations of Statistical Inference

Department:

College of Business – School of Management, Entrepreneurship & Supply Chain

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

● A Resume

● A Brief Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Katie Jager at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent 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.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student job for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).

Join us in empowering students to excel in their understanding of statistics for business!

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (TA) for BA275 - Foundations of Statistical Inference for the upcoming academic year (2024-2025). As a TA, you will play a vital role in supporting students' learning and comprehension of statistical concepts. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your leadership and communication skills, deepen your understanding of quantitative methods used in business, and contribute to the academic success of students in the College of Business.

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

The following duties are expected to take about 4 – 8 hours per week.

• Assist the instructor in proctoring exams on campus.
• Hold regular office hours to provide additional support and guidance to students.
• Grade weekly assignments and/or discussion boards online with feedback.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Respond promptly to student inquiries and concerns via email or in-person.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required:

• Must have completed at least one class in statistics with a minimum grade of B+.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for statistics and a genuine desire to help others learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform basic functions in excel.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent 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.

Preferred:

• Taken BA275 with Katie Jager and has earned and A- or above.
• Currently a Business Analytics major or is earning a statistics minor
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

The TA position is for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic year starting Fall Term (some training may start prior to the end of spring term). Applicants must be available to work on campus during this time. Working schedule is 4-8 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: