AY 2026-2027 CS Lead TA Student Worker (WS-ST3)

Job Title: Computer Science Lead Teaching Assistant (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) 

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 Department Name: Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science, and Computer Science  Unit Number (5 digits): 11220 

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Professor of the course 

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour 

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Computer Science Lead Teaching Assistants (Lead TAs) are responsible for the Computer Science Teaching Assistants. The Lead TAs prepare and run the TA training session at the beginning of each semester. They organize the TA help sessions and meet with the TAs regularly to ensure that they’re providing appropriate support to the CS students. The Lead TAs also meet regularly with the Computer Science Director to discuss the work of the TAs and plan for next steps.

Transferable Skills: 

Leadership and commitment to the CS program

Organization

Punctuality, Responsibility, Attention to detail 

Dependability 

Communication, Interpersonal Skills 

Duties and Responsibilities May Include: 

• Prepare and run TA training sessions

• Organize TA help sessions

• Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with CS Director

• Regular meetings with TAs

• Set up and maintain CS Discord

• Organize community-building events for CS students.

• Other support for the CS program

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Worked as a CS TA in the past

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally 

• Strong organizational skills

• Reliability, leadership, responsibility

• Commitment to the CS program, its students, and its faculty

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and  responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College,  with or without prior notice.