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Department

Economics

Hours

10 Hours/week

Start Date

Beginning of Fall 2024 semester. Potentially renewable for Spring 2025.

Salary

See: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies/students/finances.aspx (10 hrs/week) for an estimate

Responsibilities

Each position is responsible for supporting the economics faculty with duties to include: 1) grading, proctoring exams, tutoring support for undergraduate and previously-taken graduate courses; 2) assist with pre-college outreach and recruitment activities (K-12 teacher workshops, SCSU’s high school Heartland Economics Challenge); 3) research assistance (data entry/collection, analysis, literature review); 4) occasional on-site assistance, copying, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities

Must be current, full-time student in the MS in Applied Economics program.

Undergraduate degree in economics, skills in Microsoft Office and econometric software, experience in research, writing and oral skills.

Outcomes

• Students will critique the undergraduate students understanding of economic theory by assisting faculty with grading and other evaluation tools in economics courses. 
• Students will gain a better understanding of quantitative methods, research methods, and professional writing through assisting faculty with research projects. 
• Students will develop a strong work ethic and professionalism under faculty supervision.

Specific Programs

Applied Economics.