Graduate Assistant University Academics (26568)

Ottawa University • Overland Park, KS

11h

About The Position

OUR UNIVERSITY 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. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the collection and management of institutional data in support of operations and projects for three university units: The Office of the Registrar, the Office of Academic Operations, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Assists with gathering, analyzing, and reporting data to necessary internal and external constituencies. Provides administrative assistance to registrarial, assessment and accreditation activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role): As assigned by the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, assist with special projects and initiatives. As directed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, contribute to the development of evidence to support accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness initiatives. As directed by the Office of Academic Operations, maintain spreadsheet data of adjunct faculty schedules, build and administer course offers, and assist in file cleanup projects as assigned. Maintain confidentiality of data and information during performance of duties and follow departmental safeguards for the security and integrity of all data/records. Handle information and activities with confidentiality as required by the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics. Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, employees, alumni and external groups in a way that reflects well on OU. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Reliable, organized, and collaborative
• Detail-oriented
• Familiar with Excel and other MS Office applications
• Good written and spoken communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of evidence to support accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness initiatives as directed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
• Maintain spreadsheet data of adjunct faculty schedules, build and administer course offers, and assist in file cleanup projects as assigned by the Office of Academic Operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information during performance of duties and follow departmental safeguards for the security and integrity of all data/records.
• Handle information and activities with confidentiality as required by the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, employees, alumni and external groups in a way that reflects well on OU.
• Other duties as assigned

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