March 13, 2019

GAOpp: Assistant to the Assistant Director

Graduate Assistant Position: Assistant to the Assistant Director

The Office of Student Development is seeking a graduate assistant for the 1st summer 2019 semester with the possibility to extend through the Fall 2019 semester, contingent upon job performance and availability. The position will last through June 30. The graduate assistantship position is being offered at a 20 hour per week contract.

The Office of Student Development is committed to the success and graduation of our student-athletes by providing extensive services and diverse experiences in order to promote the development of academic achievement, leadership, and personal growth. We are seeking an individual to help us attain these goals by assisting in providing academic support services. The Office of Student Development is housed on the Athletic Complex.

 

Position description:

 

This position assists members of the Office of Student Development in providing academic support services to students, with a focus on freshmen transitioning to college and other students in need of additional skill development.

 

Responsibilities of this position include:

 

  • Assists in monitoring study hall in conjunction with academic coordinators.
  • Focuses on freshman transition by providing seminars and programming related to study skills development, learning strategies, goal setting, etc.
  • Conducts weekly academic meetings with assigned at risk student-athletes.
  • Assists in compiling academic reports/data for coordinators and coaches.
  • Helps plan programming to promote academic success and improve retention of all student-athletes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in an ECU graduate degree seeking program for the Fall 2019 semester.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and manage others.
  • Effective written and oral communication.
  • This position requires the GA to frequently work independently.
  • Experience with MS Office applications, particularly Excel, is preferential.
  • Graduate students with a background or interest in education, special education, psychology, school psychology, counseling, reading, or a related field are well suited for this position

 

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should email Jennifer Bonner at bonnerj@ecu.edu with a cover letter, resume, and list of available references.

 

 

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