Graduate Assistant for the Department of Education

UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG • Lynchburg, VA

7d • $17 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Department of Education provides essential support to the Academic Coordinator, the Dean, and the faculty. This role requires 20 hours per week of on-campus work during the Fall and Spring semesters. The GA is expected to maintain a welcoming attitude, represent the School of Professional and Applied Sciences (SPAS) and the Department of Education programs positively, and assist with various administrative and marketing tasks. This includes managing office duties, developing promotional materials, assisting with research, data entry, and maintaining digital displays.

Requirements

• Must be a current full-time graduate student at the University of Lynchburg.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Must be in good disciplinary standing with the University.
• Excellent oral and written skills for effective communication with individuals and large groups.
• Excellent reading comprehension and writing abilities.
• Demonstrate administrative skills and experience.
• Computer knowledge of word processing applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Must be courteous and people-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in one of the Masters of Education programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming attitude to all students, faculty and staff and positively represent SPAS, and the Department of Education programs both on and off campus.
• Serve as office assistant for the Department of Education, creating work orders, making copies, answering phones, inventorying supplies, assisting the Academic Coordinator, etc…
• Develop marketing, promotion, and advertising of programs and events via email, posters, and social media.
• Assist in keeping brochures, website and marketing materials updated.
• Locating and analyzing research articles pertaining to faculty areas of research.
• Data entry, statistical analysis, or development of graphics
• Management of Digital Monitors
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level