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Graduate Assistantship

Slippery Rock University
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Graduate Assistantship

Position Type: Part Time

Credit Waiver: 3 Credits

Supervisor: Dr. Prasad Vemala, Dean, Haverlack College of Business

Job Description: The graduate assistantship in the Dean's Office, Haverlack College of Business will work under the supervision of the Dean of the college. The GA will be responsible for assisting the Dean with accreditations, assessments, and a wide variety of projects within the college.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Dean in all aspects of research and operation in support of academic programs and accreditations.
  • Coordinate special projects and accreditation needs within the college
  • Assist departments with preparations for site visits
  • Assist department committees in writing accreditation reports before and after site visits.
  • Develop forms and spreadsheets for display of data
  • On an on-going basis, data needs to be collected, maintained, and analyzed to maintain departmental accreditation
  • Create and organize databases
  • Coordinate Social Media sites for the college
  • Develop and maintain Dean’s office presentations
  • Provide general office assistance in the Dean's Office
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean

Desired Qualifications:

  • Organizational skills
  • Proficient with word processing (MS Word Excel, Outlook, etc.), online computer systems, spreadsheets, social media, and database management
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision
  • Dependability

Graduate Student Outcomes:

Research and writing skills enhanced

Become familiar with accreditation process and assessment methods

Opportunity to develop and improve: computer technology skills, data collection management, public speaking, and public relations.

Supervisor's Expectations:

  • Graduate assistants will work set hours in the office determined after reviewing the student's class schedule, carry at least 9 credits and maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Graduate assistant will maintain confidentiality and display professional manner
  • Graduate assistant will adhere to all University policies and procedures as outlined in the code of conduct and University catalog.
  • Graduate assistants will be prompt, reliable and timely in executing duties