Graduate Assistant for Academic an Advising Services

Mercer University • Macon, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We require this student worker is enrolled in a Mercer graduate program and works 20 hours a week in our office at a rate of $11.50 per hour. Student must have a desire to contribute to pre-professional programs, the new student transition process, and Academic and Advising Services initiatives. Specific expectations of students assigned to this site include: 1. Flexibility in weekly schedule to accommodate office projects and activities. 2. Participate in Orientations and PA Trainings. 3. Attend staff meetings and participate in planning exercises as available or as necessary. 4. Perform all tasks in a timely, organized, and professional manner. 5. Maintain confidentiality of any and all student academic records and communications. 6. Communicate freely with supervisors about success and challenges or concerns. 7. Present positive attitude about job responsibilities. 8. Develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: • Principles and practices of developmental advising. • Skills in developing and conducting large and small group presentations and workshops on academically-related topics. • Skills in small group facilitation, assessment and referral, and one-on-one advising. • Project management skills related to a special project area. Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards. Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.

Requirements

• Student worker is enrolled in a Mercer graduate program
• Works 20 hours a week in our office
• Rate of $11.50 per hour
• Student must have a desire to contribute to pre-professional programs, the new student transition process, and Academic and Advising Services initiatives.
• All student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility in weekly schedule to accommodate office projects and activities.
• Participate in Orientations and PA Trainings.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in planning exercises as available or as necessary.
• Perform all tasks in a timely, organized, and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of any and all student academic records and communications.
• Communicate freely with supervisors about success and challenges or concerns.
• Present positive attitude about job responsibilities.
• Develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: • Principles and practices of developmental advising. • Skills in developing and conducting large and small group presentations and workshops on academically-related topics. • Skills in small group facilitation, assessment and referral, and one-on-one advising. • Project management skills related to a special project area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees