Graduate Student Assistant

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, 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 (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred for Teaching Assistant (TA).
• Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a doctorate program by the start date for TA.
• Must be enrolled in a doctorate program and have previous teaching experience for TA.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a TA.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus for TA.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred for Graduate Student Assistant (GSA).
• Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program by the start date for GSA.
• Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program and have previous teaching experience for GSA.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus for GSA.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.
• 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 department and The Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
• Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
• Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.
• 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/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.
• Manage excused absences, doctors’ notes, student athletes.
• Provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.
• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• May take the role as a primary or secondary instructor for undergraduate course(s) in an academic year.
• Preparing and developing the course material in all classes that the TA is assigned to, as either a primary or secondary instructor.
• 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

• Flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree