Undergraduate Course Assistant Positions

Title: Undergraduate Course Assistant
Pay: $8.10+ per hour (FWS not required)
Hours: 6–12 hours per week

Responsibilities

Course assistants in Calculus I (MATH 1110) and Calculus II (MATH 1120) will be expected to:

  • Facilitate and conduct one 2-hour workshop problem session in calculus per week.
  • Attend bi-weekly meetings with other course assistants and instructional staff.
  • Periodically attend course section meetings.
  • Grade weekly homework assignments (approx. 4 hours per week).
  • Conduct one-on-one peer-tutoring sessions.
  • Attend a mandatory 2-hour training session to be held April 15, 16, or 22, 2009.

Hiring Procedure for 2009–2010

All undergraduate course assistant positions for fall 2009 have been filled. We expect to fill all spring 2010 positions with rehires. If you wish to be considered in the unlikely event that a position opens up, submit a completed application form to Catherine Stevens (mathgrader@cornell.edu, 316 Malott Hall). If you receive an offer (by e-mail), respond as soon as possible to accept (or decline). Jobs are in demand and fill quickly. When a position opens up, we hire the first qualified applicant we can reach. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your contact information current and check your email regularly.

Information for New Hires

  • Pick up the textbook(s) for your course from Cathy in 316 Malott Hall. All textbooks must be returned at the end of the semester.
  • If you have never been a Cornell student employee, you must complete a Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) before you can be paid.
  • This position is subject to the Non-exempt Biweekly Payroll Calendar.
  • Report your time using COLTS by noon on each pay period end date. (You will be reminded of the deadline each period via e-mail.) If you miss the deadline, you will need to submit corrections for that pay period.
  • Payroll Services will issue your paycheck on alternate Thursdays to the address provided by you through Just the Facts. To avoid lost, stolen, or delayed paychecks, sign up for Direct Deposit.
  • The Payroll Services web site has some very useful links.

Contact Cathy Stevens (mathgrader@cornell.edu) if you have any questions.

Last modified:October 30, 2009