Graduate Assistant FSEHD Graduate Programs

Part-time (10 hours per week); At least one day a week on campus.

Primary Purpose

Assist FSEHD co-Directors of Graduate Programs with activities to support advanced programs in areas of communication, publicity, accreditation, graduate faculty support and graduate student satisfaction and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide active student leadership and voice to support FSEHD graduate programs and interdisciplinary collaborations across the college
  • Engage in collaborative research and mentoring with graduate directors
  • Help build and support interdisciplinary collaboration between FSEHD advanced programs and increase research opportunities for graduate student involvement. (IE: Resource fairs, community events, writing workshops)
  • Assist in developing materials related to graduate student success (FSEHD graduate student resource guide, development of alumni network)
  • Participate in marketing and recruitment for graduate candidates
    • Coordinate recruitment events and open houses
    • Support social media presence with content related to news, research, program innovations and faculty and graduate student successes.
  • Support graduate program accreditation and certification needs related to the ongoing FSEHD CQI Process (including faculty needs assessment, timeline development and data entry and management, visit support)
  • Other duties as assigned by the Co-Directors of Graduate Programs.

Qualifications

Required

  • Accepted graduate degree candidate enrolled full time in plan of study
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Proficiency with Office software – Excel, Word

Benefits for the Graduate Assistant (Learning Outcomes)

  • Build effective leadership skills
  • Gain valuable experience in organizing and leading events
  • Apply communication and organizational skills across multiple populations (faculty, students, staff)
  • Build skills in analyzing data and presenting complex information clearly and concisely

How to Apply

Please email application, CV and cover letter to Elizabeth Holtzman, Ph.D. Co-Graduate Director FSEHD Graduate Programs.