GA00430

Graduate Assistant - UNCG Guarantee Program - 2022-23

GF - Graduate Flat Pay

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Our mission is to provide access to world-class higher education, holistic developmental opportunities, and systems of support to cultivate success for admitted NC residents who demonstrate a significant financial need and have displayed academic promise.

Our vision is to develop scholars of diverse thought, who seek growth in leadership, intercultural knowledge, and civic engagement to enhance self-awareness and sense of purpose which ensures personal, academic, professional success among their peers and beyond.

Position Reporting Structure
Guarantee Scholars Program structure includes Associate Director, 2 graduate assistants, and 2 undergraduate interns and 7 peer mentors who work. In this position, the Graduate Assistant will be supervised by the Associate Director.
Graduate Assistant Responsibilities

1. Programming Initiatives● Managing the co-curricular experience for the Third-Year cohort in partnership with the Office of Intercultural Engagement. Includes managing scheduling cohort meetings and SID groups, managing Canvas section, communicating with Cohort representatives and campus partners.● Developing and hosting post-graduation and financial literacy programs for Fourth Year Scholars. Includes communicating with Guarantee Alumni for Guarantee networking opportunities.● Includes scheduling individual and cohort meetings, contributing to marketing, tracking attendance and assignment completion in Canvas Org, communicating, and coordinating with campus partners.

2. Guarantee Mentor Program● Coordinate Guarantee Mentoring Program with Associate Director. Including recruitment, training, and development of mentors from the UNCG community.● Managing regular email communications with mentors to promote meaningful connections with their scholars.

3. Advise and support the scholars of the program● Create content for Guarantee Student Newsletter for third- and fourth-year scholars based on learning outcomes and for scholars in general.● Provide supplemental academic advising, career guidance, campus resource direction, and financial aid information, housing information, and being available as support in other times of need.

4. Assisting in the development and distribution of program assessments

5. Other duties as assigned
Time Commitment: 20 hours/week; starting the first week of the term and ending after Final exams each semester. Specific work hours will be determined in cooperation with supervisor, based on the office needs. Evening (5-9 PM) and midday weekend work may be required.

Work Environment: This Graduate Assistant position will have a large, shared office space. The space will be shared with another graduate student and possibly undergraduate interns. Limited remote workdays are an option.

Compensation: Students are compensated $12,000 for the academic year; does not provide tuition waivers. Stipend portioned out monthly. $500 in professional development funds are provided each year. Summer work is available starting July 2022.

Required Skills or Prerequisites:● Excellent time management and program/event planning skills as well as great verbal & written communication skills.● The ability to take initiative and complete work with minimal supervision.● Preference: candidates that have experience working or identify with the populations that Guarantee serves (First Gen, Low-income, Underrepresented).

To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:
• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

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UNCG Guarantee - 10915

05/13/2022

09/30/2022

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