Graduate Assistant
About The Position
The Graduate Assistant will provide support to the Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDP) office. The BDPs support students in becoming versatile thinkers who are able to bring the perspectives, tools, and skills of multiples disciplines to bear on complex issues and questions. The programs are designed to teach students disciplinary and interdisciplinary awareness, integrative thinking and hands-on application of knowledge and skills, and individual reflection and self-assessment. Students who successfully complete the program requirements earn a certificate upon graduation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a related graduate degree (examples of related graduate degrees include, but are not limited to, Educational Psychology, Government, Higher Education Administration, Public Affairs, and Social Work)
- Experience working with students in an academic environment
- Experience reviewing and providing feedback on student writing
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with public speaking
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with student records and information
- Meet enrollment requirements as a UT student in good standing (Summer: must be enrolled for at least one three-hour course during any summer session; Fall and Spring: must be enrolled for at least nine semester hours of coursework)
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of academic advising, counseling skills, and/or student development theory preferred
- Interest in experiential and/or interdisciplinary learning preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide written and verbal feedback on student essays
- Score student essays using a rubric
- Deliver information sessions for prospective students
- Assist with outreach and recruitment
- Assist in preparing surveys and in organizing data
- Assist with updates and edits to the BDP website
- Other projects, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
