Graduate Assistant - School of Social Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This Graduate Assistant position is a general office staff position to assist the students and faculty in the School 20 hours per week. The position requires the applicant to work in person day-time hours during the week. The position entails supporting faculty in organizing events, assisting students, and supporting faculty with working on social work accreditation materials The applicant will also work with the Office Manager for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with planning and facilitating events such as Practicum Orientation and Colloquium
• Assist faculty with organizing files and records related to students, programming, and archives.
• Be present in the office at least three days a week (part time) to assist students in real time. 
• Assist faculty with accreditation processes, such as gathering data and creating accreditation documents. 
• Opportunity to engage in research assistant tasks such as collecting and analyzing data
• Engage in other duties as assigned to assist faculty and student

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• The successful candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, a commitment to student development, higher education, creativity, vision, passion, and compassion are imperative.
• Strong computer skills required. 
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfort speaking and interacting with a diverse group of students and professionals.

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

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Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.