Graduate Assistant

Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 20R000 - Office of the Provost

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Retirement:  None  

Contact Person: Clint Stivers

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student will gain valuable pedagogical and leadership experience working as a writing and communication consultant in the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity. The graduate assistant will be responsible for providing academic support to other EKU students; leading Noel Studio/in-class workshops on writing and research; and/or training undergraduate consultants. Graduate assistants are offered a variety of opportunities to develop additional skills in writing, communication, leadership, research, professional development, workshop/class instruction, and administrative roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an EKU Graduate Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

Job Duties:

• 65% - Academic Support - Student Consultations - (Essential)
• 15% - Academic Support - Noel Studio and Classroom Workshops - (Essential)
• 15% - PD - Consultant Trainings - (Essential)
• 5% - Administrative Duties - (Marginal)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicants will need to upload a resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample, and two academic references/letters of support.

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.