Graduate Assistant- Experiential Learning

Greenville University•Greenville, IL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenville University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the administration of the university’s experiential learning curriculum and campus-based initiatives. Reporting to the Dean of Experiential Learning, the Graduate Assistant will assist in the day-to-day operations and administrative needs of the Experience Institute.

Requirements

Acceptance and matriculation into a GU graduate program.
Proven organizational skills.
Attentive to details.
Proficient in data collection and analysis.
Possess a passion for student mentoring and trust building.
Demonstrate ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and connect with students.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Exercises resilience and flexibility in a fluid work environment.
Proficient at problem-solving and focuses on solutions.
Productively contributes as a member of a team.
Successfully engages in independent work.

Nice To Haves

Basic introductory knowledge of experiential education.
Prior experience as a student in an experiential classroom or program.

Responsibilities

Providing support for all aspects of the Experience First curriculum and EXPF instructors.
Monitoring LMS for consistent recording of grades, attendance, feedback, and academic honesty across all EXPF courses.
Coordinating EXPF mentors, mentor program development and mentor recruitment.
Planning, management and facilitation of annual EXPF events, programming and career closet.
Collecting and organizing key documents.
Creating reports for experiential learning proposals, lesson plans, assessment and retention.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Identifying experiential learning opportunities and programming for further development.
Ensuring the Experience Institute is a welcoming, communicative and helpful office for all students.
Remaining up to date and knowledgeable about trends, developments and legislation related to higher education and/or experiential learning.