Bachelor Graduate Assistant I (2026-2027 Aid Year-through 6.30.27)

Capella University

10d • $14 - $21 • Remote

About The Position

Graduate Assistants I at Capella University provide peer support to enhance the learner experience. Undergraduate learners serving as Graduate Assistants may be responsible for providing peer academic or co-curricular support to champion learner success that bolsters self-confidence and increases learner efficacy towards completing their program. The type of support will vary by business need. Examples of work could include: peer-led community ambassador, monitoring social/academic community platforms and discussion boards, or providing general administrative support for learner initiatives.

Requirements

• Have completed the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 2 quarters at Capella University.
• Be continuously enrolled in a credit-bearing course within a Bachelor’s program during their appointment as a Graduate Assistant.
• Be in and maintain good academic standing and continuous enrollment while in the role. Academic performance, including GPA and courseroom grades will be considered to determine appropriate placement.
• Interest or experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated expertise in chosen content area
• Ability to creatively demonstrate study strategies using a wide variety of identified learning strategies.
• Insight on necessary study skills and habits of successful students.
• Experience working with diverse learning styles.
• Demonstrated confidence and self-awareness.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning with an ability to learn and effectively utilize new technologies.
• Minimum hardware, internet, and phone requirements (equal to learners’ computer compatibilities).

Responsibilities

• Build an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment.
• Engage learners through a variety of support models to assist learners with course content to better understand concepts and build competency in course objectives.
• Be a proactive champion in fostering learner development to become confident and independent learners to successfully learn course material and build skills.
• Be familiar and comfortable working with Capella resources found on Campus
• Be a positive contributor to the overall Graduate Assistant team by attending and participating in team meetings.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with supervising staff, faculty, learners, and other key constituents.

Benefits

• SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed