About the role#
Palo Alto University is hiring a Student Assistant to support the Counseling Department. This position reports to Dr. Rachel Jacoby and involves a commitment of 5-10 hours per week. The term runs from October 1, 2026, through June 16, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Attend classes as agreed upon with Dr. Jacoby.
- Assist during class meetings and moderate the classroom environment.
- Manage the Canvas course site, including setup and revisions.
- Grade assignments and papers.
- Facilitate group discussions and meet with students individually.
- Host office hours.
- Create assignments and help make course materials accessible.
- Support exam proctoring.
- Assist with the creation or presentation of didactics and guest lectures.
- Complete mandatory TA training.
- Support the needs of research projects.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student at Palo Alto University.
- You must have previously completed courses that match the subject matter being taught or similar classes.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Palo Alto, California.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid position at $20 per hour.
About Palo Alto University
Palo Alto University is a private, nonprofit institution based in California. Founded in 1975, the school focuses on behavioral science through graduate and undergraduate programs in psychology, counseling, and social work. It maintains a partnership with Stanford Medicine for a specific doctoral consortium. The university employs approximately 486 people and operates from its campus in Palo Alto.
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