FY26-27 Graduate Assistant - MPA
About The Position
Duties and Responsibilities: -Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for faculty/program leadership -Prepare and organize meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items -Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems (digital and physical) -Monitor and respond to departmental emails and student inquiries in a timely manner -Assist with course scheduling, registration support, and tracking enrollment data -Support onboarding processes for students, adjuncts, or new hires Program & Student Support Responsibilities -Provide front-line support to students regarding program requirements, policies, and procedures -Assist with student tracking (progress, retention, graduation audits, etc.) -Coordinate student events, orientations, workshops, and mixers -Support practicum/internship processes (documentation tracking, communication, logistics) -Help maintain student engagement initiatives and communication channels Operations & Project Support -Assist with accreditation preparation (data collection, document organization, reporting support) -Support assessment efforts (surveys, data entry, analysis assistance) -Coordinate logistics for events, site visits, and departmental initiatives -Assist with grant-related administrative tasks and reporting (if applicable) -Support development of presentations, reports, and program materials Communication & Coordination -Draft professional emails, announcements, and internal communications -Coordinate across departments, faculty, and external partners -Ensure consistent dissemination of program updates and deadlines -Represent the department professionally in meetings and events Technical & Systems Support -Utilize platforms: learning management systems (e.g., CANVAS), student databases, and scheduling tools -Support data entry and reporting in systems like Tevera, Banner, or similar platforms -Assist with maintaining departmental documents, shared drives, and templates
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in the MPA program.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach when interacting with students and colleagues.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with computer applications.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for faculty/program leadership
- Prepare and organize meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems (digital and physical)
- Monitor and respond to departmental emails and student inquiries in a timely manner
- Assist with course scheduling, registration support, and tracking enrollment data
- Support onboarding processes for students, adjuncts, or new hires
- Provide front-line support to students regarding program requirements, policies, and procedures
- Assist with student tracking (progress, retention, graduation audits, etc.)
- Coordinate student events, orientations, workshops, and mixers
- Support practicum/internship processes (documentation tracking, communication, logistics)
- Help maintain student engagement initiatives and communication channels
- Assist with accreditation preparation (data collection, document organization, reporting support)
- Support assessment efforts (surveys, data entry, analysis assistance)
- Coordinate logistics for events, site visits, and departmental initiatives
- Assist with grant-related administrative tasks and reporting (if applicable)
- Support development of presentations, reports, and program materials
- Draft professional emails, announcements, and internal communications
- Coordinate across departments, faculty, and external partners
- Ensure consistent dissemination of program updates and deadlines
- Represent the department professionally in meetings and events
- Utilize platforms: learning management systems (e.g., CANVAS), student databases, and scheduling tools
- Support data entry and reporting in systems like Tevera, Banner, or similar platforms
- Assist with maintaining departmental documents, shared drives, and templates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
