Graduate/Teaching Assistant

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Position Title (Classification Title):  Graduate/Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant Working Title:  Workforce Development Graduate/Teaching Assistant Job Summary: The Graduate/Teaching Assistant will assist with departmental efforts related to creating opportunities to connect with and support UWF students in their path to career readiness. These efforts include assisting with the organization and facilitation of departmental programming initiatives including training, meetings and events; assisting in the creation of marketing and communications materials used to promote departmental programs, assisting with professional development/soft-skills instruction (provide professional level instruction under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor), research and data analysis, collaborating with campus partners, and other duties as assigned. Department UWF Workforce Alignment FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be a graduate student at the University of West Florida and pursuing work related to the student’s graduate studies program. Position Qualifications: Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a UWF graduate program and maintain good academic standing.
Must register and complete a minimum of 6 hours of coursework per semester in Fall and Spring, and at least 3 hours in the Summer semester).
Must have experience with computer programs, including standard office software, email, and internet applications.
Must be very organized and able to understand, interpret, analyze, and process various forms of data.
Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented. Preferred Qualifications Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a UWF graduate program and maintain good academic standing.
Must register and complete a minimum of 6 hours of coursework per semester in Fall and Spring, and at least 3 hours in the Summer semester).
Must have experience with computer programs, including standard office software, email, and internet applications.
Must be very organized and able to understand, interpret, analyze, and process various forms of data.
Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 35% - Teaching Assistant Occasionally provide professional-level instruction under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor on professional development/soft-skills topics. Leverage available technology (including Canvas) and resources to develop and implement strategies, programs, and other materials that support individual students' specific career development needs. Provide general assistance to faculty in instructional activities related to workforce development. Leads discussion groups Serves as an assistant in classes Proctors examinations Grades assignments, tests, and papers Develops work plans in accordance with program/organizational objectives - (Essential)
• 35% - Marketing/Communication Outreach and Events Assist with the creation of marketing and communications materials (flyers, video, social media, and promotional materials) for the department. Assist in the organization and management of OWD programming initiatives, including meetings and other events; by helping plan, promote, attend, facilitate, and evaluate, as needed. Collaborate with other UWF departments and events to support workforce development initiatives where necessary. - (Essential)
• 30% - Administration Adhere to procedures pertinent to students, faculty, staff, and employers, specifically in the area of workforce development. Conduct research and assist in the collection of data to stay abreast of global and institutional trends, resources, and student needs in workforce development, as directed. Participate in the OWD team's planning, budgeting, and goal-reporting processes. Contribute to the overall mission of OWD at UWF. Other Duties as assigned. - (Essential)

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