General Summary

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service.

The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Work closely with students to help them understand their academic requirements.
- Provide academic advising on general education requirements, major & minor requirements, and graduation requirements.
- Work closely with faculty and staff with new student recruitment and registration programs.
- Give presentations at programs such as Fast Track, Transfer Day, Academic Advising Awareness Week, and other office/university sponsored events.

Qualifications

General Requirements:
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
- Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required.
- Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required.
- Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

Department Requirements:
- Major in Guidance & Counseling, Educational Leadership in Higher Education, or other related field.
- Understanding of university policies and procedures.
- Possess strong communication skills to work individually and within groups.
- Possess strong computer skills.
- Possess strong writing skills as well as critical thinking skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage time effectively.
- Must be organized and have excellent customer service skills.

Supplemental Information

In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach a resume, cover letter and one (1) letter of recommendation.

Please note: This position is included in Graduate Assistant Interview Day (GAID) on March 8, 2019. If you are pre-selected for an interview, invitations will sent in late February. Additional information may be found at https://www.emich.edu/uacdc/students/index.php