Position Title: (Graduate Assistant, Graduate Lab Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, etc.) Graduate Assistant

Department: Computer Science

Supervisor : Igor Aizenberg

Compensation: 12 graduate credits (6 credits/semester)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in grading assignments in 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 computer programs, which are 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 errors, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Necessary skills:

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

Desired Start Date: 09/15/2025

End date: 06/01/2026

Hours: up to 20 hours/week

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

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