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Messina
www.loyola.edu/messina
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Position
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Graduate Assistant for Student Development Assessment |
| Hours & Wages |
Total package of $13,000 ($6,500 towards a tuition and $6,500 towards a stipend) - 20 hours (10 scheduled hours per week and 10 flexible hours per week scheduled in consultation with supervisor) for 40 weeks. |
| Qualifications |
- Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola University Maryland
- Statistical analysis experience, specifically in analysis using SPSS and/or R
- Experience manipulating datasets using Microsoft Excel and/or Access
- Ability to learn, understand, and utilize new software programs quickly, independently, and effectively
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to ethically maintain data files and records
- Ability to listen to partners, working collaboratively with students, administrators, and faculty
- Ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate terminology and methods to conduct and report assessment findings
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| Responsibilities |
The Graduate Assistant for Student Development Assessment will provide support of assessment projects for Messina, Student Development, and Academic Affairs. As a member of the Messina office, the Graduate Assistant will also attend weekly staff meetings, and provide day-of support for Messina co-sponsored events as needed.
Candidates will have technical and administrative skills needed to assist with assessment projects. Projects may include assisting with assessment of student learning outcomes; surveys to measure satisfaction, program and staff evaluation; and special projects related to department or division goals, including:
- Assist with Messina annual assessment
- Conduct focus groups and interviews
- Audit Messina course syllabi and enrichment plans
- Analyze data using SPSS or R
- Participate in learning outcomes assessment through coding qualitative data
- Support assessment and data collection related to retention and research on the first-year experience.
- Assist with Student Development divisional assessment
- Serve as a member of the Research Consultation Group
- Utilize Qualtrics to create and publish surveys
- Conduct interviews and focus groups
- Provide support to Student Development for assessment projects utilizing using SPSS or R, including data analysis related to specific demographic factors
- Prepare reports of findings for multiple audiences
- Attend workshops and other trainings that enhance institutional assessment of high impact practices
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| Contact Information |
Sarah Lewis, Associate Director of Messina
selewis@loyola.edu, 410-617-1188
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Graduate Assistant Employment Application