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Pomeroy Graduate Assistant: Ph.D. in Global Leadership

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College · Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN · 1 mo ago
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This position reports to the Director of the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program and the Associate Vice President, People and Cultural Strategy. The Pomeroy Graduate Assistant supports the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program and the Office of People, Success, and Opportunity across faculty research, cultural immersion, program engagement, campus-wide belonging initiatives, and general operations. The selected assistant will receive half tuition benefits for the academic year and must be enrolled as a full-time Ph.D. in Global Leadership doctoral student for the duration of the position.

This is a 10-month position (August–June) with one month off, agreed upon with supervisors. Hours worked may vary between 10–15 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends. The position is open to all Ph.D. in Global Leadership doctoral students except those entering their dissertation stages. Eligibility to re-apply exists each year, though availability and structure may change.

Responsibilities

  • Research & Data
    • Assist with faculty research: participant recruitment, data collection/coding, and analysis/reporting from various sources.
    • Support doctoral program development through accurate, timely market research.
  • Cultural Immersion & Study Abroad
    • Support faculty-led and virtual study abroad initiatives (pre/post assessments, marketing materials, SharePoint content, student promotion).
    • Enhance visibility of the program's international education and cultural immersion offerings.
  • Program & Student Engagement
    • Build a master doctoral engagement plan and calendar of events for the academic year, adjusting as needed.
    • Develop training sessions and networking opportunities in collaboration with the Director, including vendor/logistics coordination.
    • Moderate virtual speaker sessions and represent the program at new student orientation, GLEE, and other engagement events (in-person attendance at GLEE in the spring is required).
  • Belonging
    • Drive the Belong Initiative for students, faculty, and staff across the campus community.
    • Lead the Real Connection Initiative, connecting students with mentors nationally.
    • Serve as liaison to the Campus Community Belonging Council on inclusion and mission initiatives.
  • Representation, Communications & Administration
    • Serve as Ph.D. Student Ambassador at the Global Leadership Engagement Event (GLEE) (required spring on-campus attendance).
    • Represent the program as a model student/promoter at internal and external events, including marketing opportunities (virtual).
    • Maintain the program's SharePoint for the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program.
    • Participate in networking, training, and program-planning discussions.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Student membership to the International Leadership Association is provided for one year on behalf of the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program.

Requirements

  • Enrolled full-time in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
  • Must not be entering dissertation stages during the position duration.
  • Ability to commit to continued enrollment during the full academic year.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational, and basic computer skills.
  • Comfortable with technology and open to learning new platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Must be prompt and dependable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.
  • Working knowledge of data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Experience with belonging initiatives.
  • Prior experience in higher education administration.
  • Experience with statistical, data visualization, or specialized software/programs (e.g., SPSS, JotForm).
  • Event management experience.

Benefits

  • Half tuition benefits for the academic year.
  • One-year student membership to the International Leadership Association.
  • Residential housing option available.

Schedule

  • 10-month position (August–June) with one month off, agreed upon with supervisors.
  • Hours: 10–15 hours per week, may include evenings and/or weekends.

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