About the position
The Graduate Assistant Level 2 in Natural Resource Management at Sul Ross State University is a position designed for individuals who have completed a Bachelor's degree and are currently pursuing a Master's degree. The role involves teaching Natural Resource Management laboratories and assisting in teaching courses related to the field. Responsibilities include holding office hours, preparing labs, teaching undergraduate sections, administering exams, and evaluating student learning outcomes. Graduate assistants will work closely with a faculty mentor to guide their activities and will also assist faculty members with data collection, analysis, and reporting on various research projects. Safety is a priority, and the assistant must practice safe work habits at all times.
Responsibilities
- Teach Natural Resource Management laboratories.
- Assist in teaching Natural Resource Management courses.
- Hold office hours and prepare labs.
- Teach undergraduate sections of labs.
- Administer exams and evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Coordinate with a faculty mentor to guide and direct activities.
- Assist faculty members with collecting and analyzing data.
- Report results on various research projects.
- Ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and currently working on a master's degree.
- Must have completed 18 hours of graduate credit.
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
Nice-to-haves
- Complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Learn new skills as necessary.
- Comfortably operate Microsoft Office software.
- Support students, faculty, and administration in a positive professional manner.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, attention to details, and be solution oriented.
- Uphold FERPA and other confidential matters.
Benefits
- Salary of $1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours.
