What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant position at Marshall University?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Graduate Assistant
Description of GA Assignment
GA : Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.
Job Description Summary
Office of Intercultural Affairs / Student Affairs
Graduate Student Position Description
The Office of Intercultural Affairs / Student Affairs incorporates a student-centered approach that strives to connect, engage, and inspire Marshall University students through a creative array of progressive educational programs and experiences that will promote academic success, building of a diverse community of respect, learning and inclusion. Intercultural Affairs / Student Affairs is designed to create a campus culture and learning experiences to prepare our students to live, learn and work, as successfully as possible in our world / global society.
Eligible applicants must be "degree seeking" students enrolled as full time students and meet all requirements stipulated by the university to prospectively receive a graduate assistantship. Preference is given to first year graduate students, however, this is not an absolute requirement. Applicants with relevant and strong diversity, multicultural and / or study / living abroad experiences will be given priority. Students must have communication skills, writing skills, project organizational skills, and computer technical skills. Computer skills must include Excel, power point, and skills necessary to develop attractive flyers and program announcements.
Graduate Students will assist in general office duties and assist the V.P. and Office Manager in a multitude of related project planning, operations, outcome assessments, web site work, marketing / promotions, project budgeting, and student problem solving. The GA hired will work with departmental assessment projects and divisional reports, assist in providing support services to students, addressing inquiries and directing them to appropriate resources and assist with special events during evenings and weekends as needed.
- EXPECTATIONS
- Ability to think on your feet and independently
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Experience with knowledge and / or experience with student orgs. student leadership, and event programming.
- Competent communication & interpersonal skills.
Department
VP-Intercultural & Student Affairs - MU3000
Location
MU - Marshall University
Semester
Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Hours Per Week
Full Time (20 hrs a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Must be accepted and enrolled in a Graduate Program
Experience
Experience Preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MU2491GA
Open Date
08 / 07 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
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