Position Title: Graduate Assistant , Graduate and Professional Studies
Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies Administration
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the dean, the GA will provide support for graduate student recruitment, retention, and experience. This is a two year, 20 hours/week, appointment not to exceed 800 hours/year. Commitment runs from August 4th – May 28th each of the two years.
Education Required: Bachelor's degree required; current enrollment in one of the degrees within the graduate program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University.
Experience Required: Experience with student programming, professional social media use, and/or event planning is preferred.
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
- Excellent organizational, time management and independent thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal, listening, written, judgment and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and use technological applications including social media, Canvas, Canva, and MS Office
- Strong organizational and planning skills that reflect attention to detail, timeliness, the ability to prioritze projects and intentional follow up
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of campus constituents
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent service to others
- Christian faith commitment required
Special Working Conditions: Occasional weekend and evening work as priorities demand.
Primary Duties:
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Contribute to marketing efforts to recruit and retain graduate students across all SGPS programs. |
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Work collaboratively with faculty, program directors, and administrative assistants to promote SGPS programs. |
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Participate in graduate student orientation as requested. |
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Lead efforts related to monthly newsletter, social media, and other promotional work in SGPS. |
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Research trends, collect data, and/or benchmark programs to provide input into recruitment and retention efforts. |
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Provide support for special projects with the Administrative team in SGPS. |
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Collaborate with the Coordinator for Graduate Student Services to provide support for graduate students. |
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Maintain consistent and reliable attendance. |
Secondary Duties:
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Participate as appropriate in SGPS Leadership Team events. |
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Other duties as assigned. |