Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Oakley School
Department: The Oakley School of the Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Supervisor: Dean Jenny L. Mason, Ph.D.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved master’s program at Cumberland University
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Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA.
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Available to work weekday office hours, occasional weeknight and weekend events.
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Competence in using Google Docs, GMail, and Microsoft Office applications.
DESIRED SKILLS
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with a diverse student population.
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Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills
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Highly motivated and enthusiastic
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Self-directing and innovative
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
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Coordinate events and opportunities with the Administrative Assistant to the Oakley School
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Serve as role model for student leadership and civility on campus.
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Assist the Dean with projects and events throughout the year.
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Help maintain and organize records, develop forms, and respond to email.
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Monitor work study participants.
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Help create marketing materials and oversee on-campus promotion.
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Help create social media postings and recruit for various projects or events.
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Other duties as assigned.
Hours
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Required 20 hours per week for term of graduate program.
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Must have flexible hours and the ability to prioritize working hours dedicated to the university regardless of any other forms of outside employment.
Remuneration
- Full tuition waiver (no stipend, books or fees)
Skills Required
- Accepted to or enrolled in an approved master's program at Cumberland University
- 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Competence in using Google Docs, GMail, and Microsoft Office applications
What We Do
At Cumberland University, we strive every day to inspire our students to rise and fulfill their greatest potential. We have an inexhaustible drive for excellence, which fuels our desire to be the leading university in Tennessee who prepares students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. We offer competitive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs that blend the arts and humanities with practical knowledge and skills to position our students for a lifetime of success.
