Student - Strategic Management and Operations Teaching Assistant

Supports faculty members in delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate business courses. Provides an opportunity to develop professional, communication, analytical, and leadership skills while contributing to student success.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with the administration and delivery of assigned courses.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, and other coursework using established grading criteria and rubrics.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Respond to routine student questions regarding assignments, course requirements, and course materials.
• Hold office hours, review sessions, tutoring sessions, or other student-support activities as assigned.
• Assist students with course concepts, software, analytical tools, and other course-related skills.
• Help prepare instructional materials, assignments, assessments, presentations, and learning activities.
• Assist with maintaining course materials and grades in the university's learning management system.
• Track student participation, assignment completion, or other course-related information as requested by the instructor.
• Assist faculty with classroom activities, group projects, simulations, presentations, and experiential learning activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, grades, and other protected information.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend meetings or training sessions related to the assigned course or TA responsibilities.
• Perform other instructional and administrative duties related to the course as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current student at UVU.
• Must be in good academic standing, or other eligibility as required by the university.
• Successful completion of relevant coursework or demonstrated knowledge of the subject area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and follow faculty instructions.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds and levels of academic preparation.
• Basic proficiency with common productivity software and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic integrity, confidentiality, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, peer mentor, or instructor.
• Strong academic performance in the course or subject area being supported.
• Experience with business-related software, data analysis tools, or other technologies relevant to the assigned course.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and help students develop problem-solving skills.
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, business, or higher education.

Working Conditions

Teaching Assistants may work in classroom, office, computer lab, and/or remote environments depending on the needs of the assigned course. Work schedules may vary throughout the semester, with increased responsibilities around examinations, major assignments, and final projects.