Student Assistant I
About Palo Alto University (PAU)
Palo Alto University is a private, nonprofit university dedicated to advancing human understanding through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and impactful practice in behavioral science.
Founded in 1975 and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, PAU offers graduate and undergraduate programs in psychology, counseling, social work, and behavioral science, including the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium with Stanford Medicine.
Grounded in human dignity, PAU’s scholars, clinicians, educators, and learners share a single conviction: that understanding how people think, feel, behave, relate, heal, and make meaning is among the most essential work of our time. The university enrolls over 1,200 students, has a network of more than 4,200 alumni, and employs over 150 faculty and staff who are united by a mission-driven commitment to advancing human understanding.
Position Title: Student Assistant
Reports To: Dr. Rachel Jacoby
Department: Counseling Department
Status (Hours per week): 5-10 hours
Start and end dates: October 1, 2026 - June 16, 2027
Standard Teaching Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attending classes agreed upon with Dr. Jacoby (courses vary by quarter)
- Helping with grading
- Helping moderate the classroom environment and make online learning more engaging
- Facilitating group discussions
- Managing Canvas
- Holding office hours
- Helping with creating/presenting didactics and guest lectures, if interested
- Making course materials accessible
- Support proctoring exams
- Creating Assignments
- Support needs of research projects
Specific Responsibilities/Duties:
- Mandatory TA Training
- Assisting during class meetings. Setting up or revising the Canvas course., Reviewing and editing the syllabus. Grading assignments., Grading papers., Meeting with students individually or hosting office hours if needed.
Qualifications:
- Need to be a current PAU student.
- Must have taken courses that match what the faculty is teaching or similar classes