Student ENVST 281 TA Spring 2026

Job Title: Environmental Studies TA ENVST 281 (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer:St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

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Department Name: Environmental Studies

Unit Number (5 digits): 11846

Length of Position:See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor:Xochizeltzin Castaneda-Camacho

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

You will spend 3 hours per week grading assignments in a timely manner. You will have access to sensitive information including students assignment grades and answer keys.

Transferable Skills:

Communication Human Relations Problem Solving Motivation/Leadership Essential Work Skills Organization/Planning Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of the TA to do their best to follow grading guidelines to finish each job in a timely fashion (usually before the next class period unless a different plan has been made) to ask for clarification when necessary and to communicate on a regular basis with your faculty member supervisor. The faculty member will be able to tell you exactly how/where grades will be stored and assignments will be transferred to you and back again. The faculty member will also be in charge of letting you know how to access answer keys when available.
If for any reason you will be unavailable to complete one or more grading sessions you must let the course instructor know as early as possible and help them determine if a substitute can be found.
If you will have trouble maintaining an unbiased view of student work due to situations such as having close friends in the course for which you grade please consult with your supervisor. Under no conditions should you be grading papers of someone who you are dating. Please advise your supervisor of the problem immediately. Do not begin a romantic relationship with a student in the course for which you grade.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

1. Knowledge of the course material
2. Impartiality
3. Ability to keep accurate records
4. Good communication

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.