Job Description

Posting number: 01621

Department: SONHS - Communication Sciences & Disorders SE (correct)

Job classification: Graduate Assistant CSDI (202) - Student Employment

Posting type: Student Employment

Categories: Student Employment

Teaching assistants (TA) in CSD at Saint Xavier will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities tailored to the course assignment. As a TA, the student will gain practical experience in supporting classroom instruction, facilitating student learning, and assisting with course administration. The emphasis will be placed on developing pedagogical skills, understanding diverse learning needs, and fostering an inclusive educational environment. This is ideal for students aspiring to hold future roles as educators, researchers, or clinical supervisors in academia or educational settings within the field of communication disorders.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Examples of duties

TAs are responsible for assisting faculty with teaching and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Assisting faculty with classroom instruction, records, and assignments
• Leading discussion sections (if TA is available during class)
• Meeting with students during TA Student Support Hours/Review Sessions (plan for 1 hr /week)
• Leading student reviews before each quiz
• Assist with grading quizzes (answer key provided)
• Assist with grading projects
• Preparing in-class activity materials
• Recording and calculating grades
• Providing feedback on assignments
• Proctoring examinations
• Taking attendance or monitoring participation
• Prepare and distribute course materials (if the TA is available during class)
• Meeting with faculty 1x/week
• Completing administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying, printing)
• Identify evidence-based resources that can support course content
• Communicate student concerns/needs with faculty

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

The Graduate Assistant will provide writing support to students across the CSD curriculum, with a focus on professional and clinical writing. Responsibilities include grading assignments, providing structured feedback on written work, supporting APA formatting, and holding writing focused office hours. This role may also serve as a general writing resource for students in other CSD courses. Strong writing skills are required.

Hours: 10 hours per week
Supervisor: Kristina Simak

Supplemental information

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.