About San Francisco Bay University: 

 

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Teaching Assistant (TA). SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.  We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan. 

 

Position Overview:

 

The Department of Business seeks a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) to support business course faculty and report directly to the Department Chair. The TA will provide instructional coordination and course faculty support, including accreditation-related documentation and testing/supporting the MBA+ program. Under faculty and chair supervision, the TA will help keep courses and department operations running smoothly, assist with student support and communications, and contribute to documentation, reporting, and continuous-improvement activities. This is a part-time, non-exempt position based in Fremont, CA, with eligibility for a hybrid work schedule.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Instructional & Student Support (Faculty-Supervised) 

  • Assist professors with course preparation and instructional support. 

  • Provide student support through peer assistance (e.g., clarifying course requirements, helping students navigate resources, and reinforcing course concepts under faculty guidance). 

  • Support classroom and course activities, including breakout sessions, workshops, presentations, and guest speaker sessions, as assigned. 

  • Help track student participation, project milestones, and course deliverables; escalate academic concerns to faculty as appropriate. 

 

Department Administration & Chair Support 

  • Provide administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty, including scheduling, coordination, and follow-up communications. 

  • Assist with departmental documentation, including meeting notes, action-item tracking, shared files, and internal communications. 

  • Coordinate logistics for department activities (e.g., events, panels, orientations, employer/mentor engagement, and special sessions). 

 

Accreditation, Assessment & Continuous Improvement 

  • Assist with accreditation-related tasks, including organizing evidence, compiling documentation, and formatting reports in alignment with department and institutional requirements. 

  • Support assessment activities by organizing course artifacts, outcomes documentation, and continuous-improvement materials (as directed by the Chair/faculty). 

  • Maintain organized digital records using established naming conventions and version control practices. 

  • Assist with testing workflows and student-facing processes for the MBA+ program (e.g., course navigation, communications, forms, and program operations), documenting issues and recommending improvements. 

  • Support program requirements tracking and administrative coordination as assigned by the Chair. 

  • Help compile feedback and summarize findings to support ongoing program refinement. 

 

Other Duties: 

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the instructor or academic department.

Qualifications:

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 

  • Second-semester graduate student in Business or third- or fourth-year undergraduate in a Business program. 

  • Completion of prior business coursework is required, and demonstrated academic readiness to support peers is required. 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional email etiquette.  Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., Canvas, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office). 

  • Ability to commit to approximately 20 hours per week during the academic term. 

  • Ability to work on-site in Fremont, CA. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

 

  • Previously completing multiple business courses in areas such as accounting, finance, economics, analytics, management, marketing, operations, or entrepreneurship is recommended. 

  • Prior experience as a TA, tutor, peer mentor, or administrative assistant is recommended but not required. 

  • Experience supporting documentation-heavy projects (e.g., assessment, compliance, reporting, or accreditation work).

  •  Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and basic data tracking/reporting. 

  • Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort with testing processes, documenting issues, and proposing improvements. 



Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:  

 

  • Job duties typically performed in an office environment.

  • Physical demands may include lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, sitting, driving.

  • The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand for long periods. 

 

Application Process: 

For full consideration, please submit your completed application and a letter of interest which describes your experiences based on the stated responsibilities and your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. 

 

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

In accordance with federal and state disability laws, SFBU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at hrmgr@sfbu.edu.