GAA, GTA and GRA positions
First Year Advising Center (posted 02/27/24)
The First Year Advising Center welcomes applications for Graduate Assistants for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. The GA’s will support the First Year Advising Center located in the Wintrode Student Success & Opportunity Center in Wagner Hall.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in academic advisor training
- Advise approximately 40 – 60 students in the Exploratory Studies program
- Facilitate success plans for students on academic probation
- Initiate contact with students who have received early alerts in their classes
- Experience coordinating projects
- Experience with academic advising and/or student success programs
- Computer skills
- Provide drop-in advising assistance for first-year students
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to discuss strategies for success in college
- Develop and lead workshops and presentations
- Assist with New Student Orientation programs
- Identify resources to include on program website
- Assist with data collection and program evaluation
- Support the work of the Wintrode Student Success & Opportunity Center through participation in center-wide projects
- Assist with front desk coverage as needed
- Assist with implementation of Student Success Model initiatives
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in master’s program in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel, Psychology, Sociology or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of student development theory
Schedule: 20 hours per week; hours may vary. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Compensation: Tuition and a stipend
Application Process: Contact Meghan Peterson, Assistant Director - First Year Advising Center, 605-688-4155