Job Title: WAU Student - Lab Assistant, Computer Science
Department: Computer Science
Reports To: Department Chair
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $17.65/hour
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
Student professional should be able to assist with tasks and assignments as assigned by the chair of the department or supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helping students with their lab exercises, both during lab time and also outside of the lab when needed
- Responsible for grading lab work
- Proctoring any quizzes or exams, under the direction of the course instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a currently enrolled WAU student
- Mastery of the course and lab content, preferably through the successful completion of the course in the prior semester.
- Maintains a level of professionalism in all communication with others.
- Has interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate concepts to other students effectively and with compassion.
- Upholds and adheres to all Washington Adventist University student policies.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington
Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.
As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.