Graduate Assistant for CSDIG 514 Prevention & CSDI 310 Clinical Methods- Student Employment

Posting number: 01622

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

Job classification: Graduate Assistant CSDI (514-310) - Student Employment

Posting type: Student Employment

Categories: Student Employment

Summary

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

• 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 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.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

The Grad Assistant will assist with grading clinical assignments, support with in-class activities on an as needed basis, and hold weekly office hours for undergraduate students. Graded assignments will include soap notes, master plans, lesson plans, and case-study based assignments. Additional tasks may be introduced on an as needed basis. Students with strong clinical skills/writing are encouraged to apply. Grad Assistant will support with organization for screening events (i.e., scheduling appointments, monitoring voicemails, promoting screenings in the community) and supporti