Graduate Student Assistant - GSA Digital Media & Journalism

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Graduate Assistant (GSA or TA) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The Graduate Assistant works a maximum of 20 hours per week throughout their contracted time length.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university preferred within the communication and the arts field.
• Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program by the start date within the School of Communication & the Arts.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA.
• Must live in the local area to report to work on campus.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a master's or doctorate program within the School of Communication and the Arts and have previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor in the School of Communication and the Arts.
• Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.
• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the School of Communication and the Arts and The Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code.
• Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
• Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Administer/proctor exams and monitor students during exams.
• Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.
• Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings.
• Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes.
• Provide academic accommodations to students as directed by the Office of Disability Accommodation Support.
• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
• Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions.
• Assist and develop any research related material under the direction of a supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time position with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
• Opportunity to gain teaching experience.
• Engagement in academic support roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree