Undergraduate Course Assistant

We expect to have undergraduate positions posted in Workday the week of May 5, 2025.  Go to the Student Employment page for more information and for a direct link to Workday.

Job Application Process:

The job requisition, job posting, application, and hiring processes are all managed centrally in Workday, which is Cornell's human resource, benefit, and payroll application.  This centralized process offers students a streamlined, accessible, and efficient means to access and apply for undergraduate job openings on campus and is a central repository for all jobs on campus. 

Jobs are in demand and fill quickly.  If you are being considered for a position, you will initially be contacted by e-mail and may be asked to participate in a brief interview.  Job offers are made one semester at a time.  If you are considered for hire, we will send you an initial job offer via e-mail.  After we receive your acceptance, you will be appointed in Workday, which will trigger a formal offer letter from OHR (Office of Human Resources).  This letter will arrive in your e-mail.  You will be required to acknowledge and accept the OHR letter.  When you receive the initial offer, respond as soon as possible to accept (or decline) and make sure to submit your acknowledgement of the letter from OHR.  

After your appointment is finalized in Workday, the department will send you a detailed "semester start up notification" which includes additional information on your employment and departmental/position procedures.

We consider both Federal Work Study and Non-Federal Work Study applicants. 

Undergraduate Course Assistants

Undergrad Course Assistants are assigned to either Math 1110 Calculus or Math 1120 Calculus II.

Applicants will be considered for a CA position provided they have appropriate mathematics background.

• Upload a recent transcript (unofficial is fine) in your Workday application.
• When recruiting for the fall semester a link to a questionnaire is provided in your Workday application, which you will need to complete and submit. 
   

Purpose of the position:
Assist course instructors in grading and facilitate/conduct workshop sessions.

Duties and responsibilities:
Math 1110/1120 Course Assistant positions are typically 6-7 hours a week. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and conduct one or two 50-minute workshop problem sessions per week.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with other course assistants and instructional staff.
• Independently grade weekly homework assignments (approximately 3 hours per week) with assistance from the course instructor/TA's when needed.
• Attend a mandatory training session at the start of the semester.
• Applicants should have experience with differential and integral Calculus; successful completion of a math course at Cornell is preferred, but not strictly required.
   

How to apply in Workday:

• Log into Workday or you can access Workday via the Student  Employment page.
• Under Menu navigate to "Find Student Employment Opportunities".
• Under View click Find Jobs - Student.
• Select job and apply for the job posting you are interested.  Make sure to carefully read the job posting description.
• Upload a copy of your transcript (unofficial is okay) or any other documents.  For both positions, please make sure to complete the questionnaire by clicking the link provided within each of the Workday job requisitions.
• Click Next and continue with the Workday application, review, and submit.  You will receive a confirmation page.  You can review your application at the main page under Menu, Find Student Employment Opportunities, and View My Applications.

Student employees must not work more than 20 hours/week during the academic year.

• If you have never been a Cornell student employee before, you must complete an I-9 Employment Verification Form within 3 days of your first day of employment, which is completed electronically through Workday.  A paper version of the form can be found at Employment Eligibility Verification - I-9.  Once you are appointed in Workday you will receive an e-mail notification to fill out Section 1 of the electronic I-9 form.  You will have 3 business days from your start date to bring original accepted documents to Heather Peterson in 310 Malott Hall to complete the electronic I-9 process.  Refer to page 3 of the paper version of the form for a list of accepted documents to verify employment.
• A list of course assignments for Course Assistants/Graders will be provided just prior to the start of the semester with contact information.  CA/Graders and instructors will be in contact to discuss expectations and preferred deadlines.
• Graders/CA's will be added to the course in Canvas, which will give you electronic access to the textbook. 

More detailed information will be sent to you upon hire.

Compensation

The compensation rate starting January 1, 2025 for undergraduate Course Assistants/Graders is $15.75/hour.

Paychecks and Time Reporting

These positions are subject to the Non-exempt Bi-weekly Payroll Calendar.  As a student employee it is important to enter your time daily for accuracy in Workday and submit your weekly time by 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday.  Payroll will issue your paycheck on alternate Thursdays.  To avoid lost, stolen, or delayed paychecks, sign up for Direct Deposit.  Direct deposit is the most efficient, secure, and direct means to receive your pay.  If you do not have direct deposit your paycheck will be sent to the address provided by you through Student Center (Under Contact Information, click the "Home" link to edit your address). 

Resourceful links:
Payroll 
Student Employment

If you have any questions about student employment in the Math Department, please email Heather Peterson.