Student Assistant for FIN 230

Job Description
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
30% - Attend every FIN 230 class from 3:30-4:20 pm on Thursdays in Capitol Federal Hall and track students and assign a daily engagement score
30% - Update grades for assignments and daily scores in a timely manner. Maintain grading confidentiality in accordance with University policy
25% Answer student questions and communicate necessary information. Alert the instructors to issues as needed
5% - Other duties as assigned

Position Overview
The School of Business invites students to submit application materials for consideration for a student hourly position as a Student Teaching Assistant for FIN 230 during the Spring 2027 semester. The TA will monitor and grade students in FIN 230 and manage attendance.

Throughout their employment student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.

1. Be admitted to the School of Business for Spring 2027.
2. Completed FIN 230 or equivalent and earned an A for the course (if you are currently in FIN 230 you must have an A or expect to attain one once final grades are posted).
3. Finance major.
4. Overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
5. Ability to attend class every Thursday from 3:30-4:20 pm in SP27 and work approximately 2-4 hours per week.
6. Integrity and ability to model professionalism to fellow students.
7. Strong communication skills.

1. Be involved in activities and leadership at KU and/or within the School of Business and be able to speak to those activities with students.
2. Have a strong sense of their own career objectives.
3. Strong academic profile.
4. Intention to work in future semesters as a T.A. if possible.
5. Preference given to sophomores and juniors.

Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to an online application please submit the following documents to apply:

1. Resume.
2. What groups/organizations do you belong to Please note any leadership roles you hold or will hold in the upcoming semester (a list is fine).
3. Why are you interested in the position (1 paragraph only please).

Contact Information to Applicants
Jolene Phillips


Work Schedule
Varies: 3:30-4:20 p.m. on Thursdays plus additional hours to total around 3-4 hours weekly. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.