Graduate Assistant Bundy Institute (26467)

Ottawa University • Ottawa, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas. Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students. The Angell Snyder School of Business [ASSB] is seeking a graduate assistant to assist in the coordination of student engagement opportunities outside of the classroom for both business majors and non-business majors. Responsibilities will primarily include development and delivery of student programming in the Robert N. Bob Bundy Accounting and Finance Program [Bundy Program] in collaboration with the Bundy Program Director. Additional responsibilities will include organization of DECA events and coordination with other ASSB institutes and campus organizations who offer student engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant.
• Completed online admissions application at: https://www.ottawa.edu/
• REQUIRED application fee
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement) earned bachelor’s degree.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• A completed employment application is required.
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.
• All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.

Nice To Haves

• The graduate assistant [GA] will preferably have an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director with branding and development of the Bundy Program
• Assist in organizing, marketing, and delivering program offerings on campus and in the community
• Work with DECA [student organization] on planning, budgeting, and arranging competitions
• Coordinate student experiences in conjunction with GAs from other ASSB institutes and campus groups/organizations
• Collaborate with other campus departments in offering student opportunities for internships and/or other work experiences
• Other duties as assigned
• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the Universitys policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Benefits

• The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level