Department
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Office of Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies is seeking a graduate research assistant to assist with academic coaching and support to first year students with a particular emphasis on underserved populations (first-generation, Pell eligible and/or ALANA students). In addition, the graduate research assistant will help with the assessment of the Ignatius Scholars Program objectives and other departmental assessment efforts.
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Position
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Academic Success Graduate Assistant |
Hours & Wages
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Hours and schedule - TBD
- The position is 20hrs/week that totals to 800 hours between the Fall & Spring semesters.
- Compensation will total to $13,500; 50% Tuition Amount & 50% Stipend Amount
- The GAs will be permitted to procure additional employment with the approval of the Supervisor
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Qualifications
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- Applicants must be enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola University Maryland, preferably in Psychology, Counseling or Education
- Prior office experience and a strong attention to detail as well as a high level of organization and time management
- Ability to manage several projects at one time
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong experiential knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse populations, cultures, backgrounds, and nationalities while demonstrating an open-mind and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills
- Experience creating handouts and flyers
- Must be able to work well with others and possess qualities for successful teamwork in the workplace
Preferences
- Experience in providing direct student support services, such as tutoring or counseling.
- Strong organizational, presentation, administrative, and communication skills, ability to work independently and effectively is a must
- Ability to work well with a traditional college student population as well as with staff and faculty, and other members of the Loyola community
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Scope and Responsibilities
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- Assist first-year students with academic difficulties and provide periodic academic coaching meetings, including but not limited to assigned participants of the Ignatius Scholars Program
- Assess the academic components and academic resource utilization of the Ignatius Scholars and assist with other departmental assessment efforts (i.e. student withdrawal surveys, transfer discernment process, etc.)
- Refer students to the appropriate campus resources (i.e. Counseling Center, Student Health Center, The Study, etc.)
- Help organize and facilitate ODUGS workshops, trainings, and events
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when communicating with all students
- Maintain a high sense of work ethic, flexibility, responsibility, and confidentiality
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Application and Contact Information
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Mary Beth Mudric/mmudric@loyola.edu |
Graduate Assistant Employment Application