Concordia University, Chicago
Graduate Assistant - Computer Science
Concordia University, Chicago, River Forest, Illinois, United States, 60305
Job Description
Job Description
Graduate Assistant - Computer Science (GA)
Number of Hours:
19 hours/week Location:
Concordia University Chicago (on-campus; occasional evenings/weekends for events) Reports to:
Director of Computer Science Programs / Course Instructors
Position Summary The Graduate Assistant (GA) in Computer Science supports instruction, student learning, and program activities across CS courses and co-curricular initiatives. The GA assists with labs, grading, tutoring, course materials, programming team practices, and STEM4NE1
mentoring/outreach,
helping foster an inclusive, high-impact learning environment aligned with CUC's mission. Duties/Responsibilities Instructional Support: Assist with labs, recitations, demonstrations, and in-class activities for CS1/CS2 and related courses (e.g., Data Structures, Operating Systems, Databases, Networks). Grading & Feedback: Grade assignments, projects, and exams using provided rubrics; offer constructive, timely feedback; maintain gradebook accuracy. Tutoring & Office Hours: Hold weekly drop-in hours; provide one-on-one and small-group support for programming concepts, debugging, and toolchains. Course Materials & LMS: Help prepare examples, sample code, slides, and walkthroughs; post/organize resources and announcements in the LMS. Lab & Tooling: Support software installs (IDEs, compilers, SDKs), version control workflows (Git), and Linux/terminal usage during labs. Academic Integrity & Documentation: Model proper citation, testing practices, and professional coding standards; assist with rubric-based evaluations and record-keeping. Student Engagement: Assist student clubs (e.g., programming teams) and competition prep (e.g., IEEE Xtreme); help coordinate practice sessions and code reviews. Outreach & Events: Support STEM4NE1 mentoring clinics, workshops, and showcases (setup, check-in, logistics, photography/sign-in, post-event summaries). Program Support: Collect
attendance/feedback
data; prepare brief reports and suggestions for continuous improvement. Other Duties as Assigned to support the educational mission of the department and university. Required Skills/Knowledge Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field. Enrollment: Must be enrolled full-time in a CUC graduate program. Technical Foundations: Proficiency in at least two of the following: C++, Java, Python; comfort with Linux/Unix, terminal, and basic shell scripting. Core CS Competencies: Solid grasp of CS1/CS2 topics (data types, OOP, arrays/pointers, data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging). Tools: Experience with Git/GitHub (branching, pull requests), IDEs (e.g., CLion/VS Code/Eclipse), and basic build systems. Professional Skills: Excellent oral/written communication; organization; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; collaborative mindset. Mission Alignment: Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and the mission, vision, and core values of Concordia University Chicago. Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications Prior TA/tutoring, lab leadership, or peer-mentoring experience. Experience with Operating Systems, Databases (SQL/JDBC), Computer Networks, or Android/Kotlin. Familiarity with AWS or cloud tooling; comfort producing short instructional demos (e.g., code walkthroughs, quick screencasts). Competition or club involvement (e.g., programming contests, hackathons). Requirements Bachelor's degree required; enrollment in a Concordia University graduate program required. Ability to work up to 19 hours per week while maintaining good academic standing (minimum GPA per graduate policy). Must uphold confidentiality (FERPA) and academic integrity standards; background check as required by university policy. Availability for occasional evenings/weekends tied to events or competitions. The GA will be provisioned with a limited Blackboard role (e.g., Grader/TA) for assigned sections, must complete FERPA training, and handle student records only within approved university systems. Application Information Interested individuals should submit an online application that includes: Cover Letter (highlighting teaching/mentoring experience and technical strengths) Résumé/CV Three references (name, title, contact) Optional: Unofficial transcript and/or a GitHub/portfolio link showcasing relevant projects
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Job Description
Graduate Assistant - Computer Science (GA)
Number of Hours:
19 hours/week Location:
Concordia University Chicago (on-campus; occasional evenings/weekends for events) Reports to:
Director of Computer Science Programs / Course Instructors
Position Summary The Graduate Assistant (GA) in Computer Science supports instruction, student learning, and program activities across CS courses and co-curricular initiatives. The GA assists with labs, grading, tutoring, course materials, programming team practices, and STEM4NE1
mentoring/outreach,
helping foster an inclusive, high-impact learning environment aligned with CUC's mission. Duties/Responsibilities Instructional Support: Assist with labs, recitations, demonstrations, and in-class activities for CS1/CS2 and related courses (e.g., Data Structures, Operating Systems, Databases, Networks). Grading & Feedback: Grade assignments, projects, and exams using provided rubrics; offer constructive, timely feedback; maintain gradebook accuracy. Tutoring & Office Hours: Hold weekly drop-in hours; provide one-on-one and small-group support for programming concepts, debugging, and toolchains. Course Materials & LMS: Help prepare examples, sample code, slides, and walkthroughs; post/organize resources and announcements in the LMS. Lab & Tooling: Support software installs (IDEs, compilers, SDKs), version control workflows (Git), and Linux/terminal usage during labs. Academic Integrity & Documentation: Model proper citation, testing practices, and professional coding standards; assist with rubric-based evaluations and record-keeping. Student Engagement: Assist student clubs (e.g., programming teams) and competition prep (e.g., IEEE Xtreme); help coordinate practice sessions and code reviews. Outreach & Events: Support STEM4NE1 mentoring clinics, workshops, and showcases (setup, check-in, logistics, photography/sign-in, post-event summaries). Program Support: Collect
attendance/feedback
data; prepare brief reports and suggestions for continuous improvement. Other Duties as Assigned to support the educational mission of the department and university. Required Skills/Knowledge Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field. Enrollment: Must be enrolled full-time in a CUC graduate program. Technical Foundations: Proficiency in at least two of the following: C++, Java, Python; comfort with Linux/Unix, terminal, and basic shell scripting. Core CS Competencies: Solid grasp of CS1/CS2 topics (data types, OOP, arrays/pointers, data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging). Tools: Experience with Git/GitHub (branching, pull requests), IDEs (e.g., CLion/VS Code/Eclipse), and basic build systems. Professional Skills: Excellent oral/written communication; organization; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; collaborative mindset. Mission Alignment: Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and the mission, vision, and core values of Concordia University Chicago. Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications Prior TA/tutoring, lab leadership, or peer-mentoring experience. Experience with Operating Systems, Databases (SQL/JDBC), Computer Networks, or Android/Kotlin. Familiarity with AWS or cloud tooling; comfort producing short instructional demos (e.g., code walkthroughs, quick screencasts). Competition or club involvement (e.g., programming contests, hackathons). Requirements Bachelor's degree required; enrollment in a Concordia University graduate program required. Ability to work up to 19 hours per week while maintaining good academic standing (minimum GPA per graduate policy). Must uphold confidentiality (FERPA) and academic integrity standards; background check as required by university policy. Availability for occasional evenings/weekends tied to events or competitions. The GA will be provisioned with a limited Blackboard role (e.g., Grader/TA) for assigned sections, must complete FERPA training, and handle student records only within approved university systems. Application Information Interested individuals should submit an online application that includes: Cover Letter (highlighting teaching/mentoring experience and technical strengths) Résumé/CV Three references (name, title, contact) Optional: Unofficial transcript and/or a GitHub/portfolio link showcasing relevant projects
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