Graduate Assistant - Accounting and Finance Lab

Graduate Assistant - Accounting and Finance Lab The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact: Cassie Birch, View email address on click.appcast.io. Position Summary The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer. Department Summary The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is the largest hub of student academic support services at Bridgewater State University. The AAC provides Academic Advising for specific populations as well as Learning Assistance support to undergraduate students. The AAC also houses Student Accessibility Services and Testing Services. Within Learning Assistance there are six main areas: Academic Coaching, Accounting and Finance Lab, Math Services, Tutoring Central, Second Language Services, and the Writing Studio. All areas within the AAC dedicate each day to student success and retention, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion. Responsibilities and Duties Assist the Faculty Supervisor in increasing student awareness of services provided by the Accounting and Finance Lab with early semester visits to targeted Accounting and Finance classes. Conduct Intake Assessment and Referral meetings with students seeking tutorial assistance in accounting and finance. Assist in the daily operations of the Accounting Finance Lab and supervision of tutors in collaboration with the Faculty Supervisor. Co‑ordinate the process of matching students with tutors. Provide tutoring services for small groups, review sessions, or individual tutoring as needed. Assist the Faculty Supervisor in the scheduling of small groups, matching student and tutor availability. Monitor the usage of the accounting and finance lab through Accudemia and compile periodic statistical reports for use by the Accounting and Finance Department and the Academic Achievement Center. Assist the Faculty director in monitoring accounting syllabi for appropriate scheduling of review sessions prior to semester exams and final exams. Review and assess semester evaluations of tutorial services and propose improvements for implementation. Actively advance a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, anti‑racism, and disability rights & advocacy throughout the AAC and Bridgewater State University community. Thoughtfully participate in weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, and trainings and seek out additional trainings on topics relevant to field of study and topics such as cultural competence, equity, and inclusion. May be responsible for covering or working Summer Session I. Work with supervisor to identify and design a research project that will be presented at the College of Graduate Studies required Research Symposium, held each spring semester. Support placement testing for new students (freshmen and transfer) which would entail Saturday and early evening proctoring beginning mid‑April through the beginning of June. Perform other professional tasks as assigned by administrators in the Academic Achievement Center. Preferred Qualifications Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree and must be accepted to a graduate program at Bridgewater State University. Candidates must have completed at least 9 hours of accounting, including 6 hours of Intermediate accounting. Candidates must be recommended by accounting faculty and possess strong knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, as demonstrated by completed course work, an ability to work well with others, and an ability to work with diverse populations (e.g., students with learning disabilities and other disabilities, students of color, multilingual students, non‑binary and transgender students, and non‑traditional students). Self‑motivated candidates who have the capacity to work on their own without direct supervision are preferred. Physical Demands Typing Special Conditions for Eligibility Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer. EEO Statement Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Hourly Rate $15 Posting Number Stu05790P Open Date (information missing) Close Date (information missing) #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee