August 26, 2021

GA Opp: CET Student Success Center

 

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) Advising Center is seeking up to two (2) graduate assistants for the Fall 2021 semester, with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding and performance. The graduate assistant would be expected to work 20 hours per week for about 16 weeks, dependent on the date of hire. Our office is housed in the Rawl Annex on ECU’s Main Campus. This is an in-person position (barring any university shifts to online).

Interested applicants should email cover letter and resume to CETadvising@ecu.edu.

Subject line: First name Last Name, Fall 2021 GA position

 

Job description:

The GA will be assigned to work with students within our College and specific initiatives within our Student Success Center. This will include various academic advising components, including pre-admission, current student outreach, and departmental presentations, and with all degree programs within the College of Engineering & Technology. Some specific tasks the GA will be responsible will include:

 

  • Assist advisors with Degree Works plan maintenance, implementation, and registration
  • Engage in Starfish outreach for at-risk current students.
  • Work with prospective students through various interfaces, especially face-to-face, Webex/Teams, email, and phone.
  • Assist with the creation and/or coordination of video tutorials to assist our students, especially our online population.
  • Assist with the preparation of advising related presentations, handouts, and other paperwork needed for in person and virtual student success/advising/College functions, such as Orientation, Open House, and Admitted Students Day.
  • This position may require presenting and/or participation at various College events, including assistance with tours (training will be provided).
  • Attend virtual recruitment and outreach events at local NC community colleges to promote our transfer opportunities initially (modified only if approved by SSC for travel and accounting for safety)
  • Create various databases to assist advisors in evaluating student needs and outreach.

 

Minimum qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in an ECU graduate degree program for the Fall 2021 semester.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, analytic abilities, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
  • This position requires the GA to frequently work independently.
  • Candidate must have a strong computer background and experience with MS Office applications, as the position requires database building and maintenance, along with other forms of contact and coordinating for advisors.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
  • Good report writing and documentation skills are mandatory.
  • Ability to maintain focus and complete projects on time is key.
  • Open to all graduate students; however, students in a counseling, psychology, or communication graduate degree program, or a related field, preferred. A technical background/degree is not needed.

 

 

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