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Posting Number GA000118 Position Title Student Involvement Graduate Assistant for Commuters and Orientation Position ID GA-STIN-IWS Department Activities Ctr - Students Division Student Affairs and Athletics Supervisor Eric Armstrong Supervisor Title Assistant Dean of Students for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Description of Job Duties

The successful candidate for this position must take a student-centered approach to their work in the orientation, family and commuter programs, as well as project management in the following areas: Commuter Student Services and New Student Orientation. An accessible, open and welcoming candidate that is engaged in the development of their skills as an advisor, supervisor, mentor, educator and counselor is encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

* Assist Director in the hiring/managing/training of the Orientation staff.

* Assist Director in the development and execution of Transfer Orientation.

* Manage 8-10 Student Commuter Assistants and their programming for the campus community.

* Provide oversight on the distribution of Commuter lockers.

* Oversee the collection of updated information for the North Central Book, Information Central.

* Coordinate the family newsletters (2x per term).

* Create and manage programming for the December term events (1 per day for 3 week term).

* Other duties as assigned.

This individual will gain hands-on experience in event planning - both on the large and small scale - as well as advising students, creation, execution and assessment of training programs, supervision of student workers and the creation and implementation of marketing strategies in print, web, social media sites, etc.

The Graduate Assistant will gain direct experience in the application of student development and leadership theories, budget management, publication creation and editing experience, and database management that will prove to be directly related to classroom experiences in the Higher Education Leadership and Organizational Leadership programs. Upon graduation, the GA will be an attractive candidate for higher education positions in orientation, family programs, student activities, and union management.

Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No Will this position be working with minors? No Job Qualifications

* Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

* Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills required.

* Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

* Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

Approximate number of work hours per week 20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks New or Replacement? Replacement If replacement, person(s) being replaced

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EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date 03/01/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:

* I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.

* I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.

* I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.

* I cannot provide US work authorization.

* * Please select the answer that best represents your graduate program status at North Central College.

* I have applied for admission into a graduate program at North Central College and am awaiting the decision.

* I have been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

* I have not been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

* * Briefly describe how the position you are applying to will complement your academic and career pursuits.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

* Graduate Program Acceptance Letter

Optional Documents