Job Descriptions

The Introductory Programming group in the School of Computer Science offers two positions: course assistant and lab assistant. The descriptions for both positions are as follows.

This position is responsible for providing course support to the Introductory Programming group in the School of Computer Science. This position will report to a Lecturer and/or other Introductory Programming staff.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• attending class during a particular course & section
• grading homework/programming assignments, quizzes and exams
• holding office hours
• proctoring exams
• various additional duties as assigned by the supervising Lecturer

This position will be required to attend one or two group meetings over the course of the semester in which to receive instruction in performing duties, learn new skills, or eat pizza.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified applicants will have received an "A" in 15-100, 15-111 or 15-121; OR show adequate past experience with programming languages and/or course support.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be committed to this position for the duration of the semester
• Must treat Introductory Programming students with fairness, respect and
compassion
• Must use facilities in a responsible manner
• Must complete work in a timely manner
• Must maintain strict confidentiality

STARTING PAY:
Freshman $6.75/hour
Sophomore $7.00/hour
Junior $7.25/hour
Senior $7.50/hour
Grad $7.75/hour

$0.25 increase per semester (Spring & Summer count as one semester)
HOURS: 15-20 hours/week

This position is responsible for providing lab support to the Introductory Programming group in the School of Computer Science. This position will report to the Program Administrator and/or other Introductory Programming staff.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE providing learning support to students enrolled in our courses as follows:

• staffing open hours in the Habermann classrooms (Wean Hall 5419) on a fixed schedule for a minimum of six hours/week
• assisting students with programming concepts and instructing them in how to use the Metrowerks CodeWarrior IDE, Mac OS, and the new iMac computers
• enforcing the no food, no drink policy
• maintaining the security of equipment in the lab, including opening and closing the lab with assistance from Campus Security
• reporting equipment failures
• promoting a safe and secure lab environment

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• proctoring exams
• collecting statistics on lab usage
• various additional duties as assigned by the Lab Supervisor

This position will be required to attend one or two group meetings over the course of the semester in which to receive instruction in performing duties, learn new skills, and eat pizza.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified applicants will have received an "A" in 15-111 or 15-200; OR show adequate past experience with programming languages and/or course support.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be committed to this position for the duration of the semester
• Must see that facilities are used in a responsible manner
• Must treat Introductory Programming students with fairness, respect and compassion
• Must be willing to work during breaks

STARTING PAY:
Sophomore $7.00/hour
Junior $7.25/hour
Senior $7.50/hour
Grad $7.75/hour

$0.25 increase per semester (Spring & Summer count as one semester)
HOURS: 6-10 hours/week