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Troy University

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Troy, AL · On-site

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number ST0603P Position Title Graduate Teaching ... or Summer. Preferred Qualifications Will this position require driving (personal vehicle ...

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Regular Student Labor - Summer Jazz Camp

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Edmond, OK • On-site

$11.25 - $13.50/hr

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Re-posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Position Overview
This is a regular student labor position which assists with UCO's Summer Jazz Camp. Duties may include setting up, picking up, and checking-in classroom items for classes. May be requested to set-up audio/visual equipment, PowerPoint presentations, and/or computers for staff, faculty or students. Additionally, this position requires heavy, physical and manual labor.
Hours per Week
20 hours per week.
College/Department Overview
UCO Summer Jazz Camp.
Department Specific Job Functions
  • Help run the Summer Jazz Camp by teaching classes, setting up equipment, leading campers, etc.
  • May be required to move furniture, work outside on the grounds, and help with preventative maintenance,

Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Dependable.
  • Punctual.

Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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