Graduate Student Assistant - School of Business

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Graduate Assistant (GSA or TA) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The Graduate Assistant works a maximum of 20 hours per week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.

• Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.

• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.

• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.

• Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.

• Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.

• Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.

• Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.

• Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.

• Manage excused absences, doctors’ notes, student athletes.

• At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.

• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.

• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Teaching Assistant (TA)

• May take the role as a primary or secondary instructor for undergraduate course(s) in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to the TA at the direction of the Dean or Department Chair.

• Preparing and developing the course material in all classes that the TA is assigned to, as either a primary or secondary instructor. TA can also use course material given by the guidance of the Dean, Department Chair, or professor.

Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)

• Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions. 

• Assist and develop any research related material under the direction of a supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Teaching Assistant for their respective departments. This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Teaching Assistant. They are to monitor and assess the Teaching Assistants academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. In addition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners, at the end of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. 

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a doctorate program by the start date.

• Preferred Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a doctorate program and have previous teaching experience.

• Experience using Microsoft Office.

• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a TA.

• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.

Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program by the start date.

• Preferred Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a master’