Graduate Assistant - Office of the Provost

Graduate Assistant

The Office of the Provost seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the work of the Assistant Provost for Budget, Administration and Planning. The GA will provide support conducting research, assisting with data collection and management, and providing overall support to the office. This is a part-time 20-hour per week, 10-month position. The Office of the Provost provides leadership and administration for the College's academic programs and faculty excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship, and oversees academic assessment, policies, and operations.

Compensation: $10,000 Annual Stipend (based on 10 months) $8,000 Tuition remission per academic year ($4,000 per semester)

Examples of Duties

• Utilize advanced skills in Excel and Google Suite to perform data management tasks to ensure records are up to date, accurate, and effectively supports the goals of the Office of the Provost.
• Maintaining overall organization of digital files to ensure information is clear and easily accessible to stakeholders.
• Coordinate workflows to ensure efficient collection of information to produce reports.
• Assist in the development of data tracking tools including spreadsheets, reports, and/or databases to meet a variety of needs.
• Proactively anticipate future needs and take initiative to complete tasks not directly assigned, demonstrating the ability to think ahead and prioritize workload effectively.
• Contribute to the general functioning of the Office of the Provost.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Graduate Degree Program
• Demonstrated experience managing data, data sets, databases etc. required
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Google Apps.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and present conclusions clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Experience in a higher education setting is a plus.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate day-to-day projects and assignments with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to follow-up as needed and take responsibility for completing assignments.
• Reliable and prompt.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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