Graduate Assistant - Coleman College of Business

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and supporting Coleman College of Business events.
• Complete teaching assistant duties as needed, which may include grading, classroom support, research assistance, and entering information into Canvas.
• Create social media content, primarily for Instagram, to promote CCOB programs, events, students, and initiatives.
• Foster a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Represent the Coleman College of Business at university functions as needed.
• Uphold and support the mission, values, and goals of the Coleman College of Business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Office Manager.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to begin with foundational tasks and grow into more significant responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the Coleman College of Business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree and accepted into graduate program at UPIKE.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills, critical thinking skills, and self-directed.
• Experience working with office equipment (computer, copiers, scanner, multiline office phone).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word.
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets, particularly the use of formulas and data analysis for decision making.
• Familiar with conducting research.
• Understands the importance of keeping all information confidential.

Relationships

Position requires daily contact with co-workers, students, supervisor, employees of the institution, and vendors to answer questions, place orders, and complete paperwork. These relationships are maintained through email, fax, telephone, and person-to-person contact. Reports to: Office Manager, Coleman College of Business. All completed work is referred to the supervisor for review.

Benefits & Pay

• Tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester.
• Housing and a meal plan (meal plan covers weeks classes are in session during fall, spring, and summer semesters).
• If the GA does not reside on campus, a monthly stipend is provided in lieu of room and board.