Graduate Assistant in the Computer Science Department

Requirements:

• Must be a full-time graduate student pursuing an MS degree in Computer Science
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or have taken foundational undergraduate computing courses in C++ programming, Java programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, and Operating Systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in grading assignments in required undergraduate computer science courses determined by the Department Chair, which includes:

• Close coordination with the faculty teaching respective courses
• Downloading assignments turned in by undergraduate students and drafting grades according to the policy and requirements specified by the instructors of respective courses.
• Testing programs designed by undergraduate students to verify that they meet the assignment requirements and produce an expected result.
• Preparation of a written report with explanation of all bugs and/or inconsistencies found in the assignments (if any).
• Delivery of all prepared reports to the faculty teaching respective courses.

• Performing work in a timely manner and delivery of all reports strictly by the deadlines specified by the respective faculty.
• Reporting directly to the Department Chair.

Necessary skills:

• Be a skilled C++ and Java programmer (proficiency in other programming languages is an additional advantage).
• Be a team worker.
• Be on time with all assignments.
• Good communications skills.

Compensation

$15,270 per academic year, which is equivalent to the tuition fee for 12 graduate credits (6 credits/semester).

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