Graduate Assistant: Center for Student Academic Success

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Position Description

Reporting directly to the Senior Academic Advisor and indirectly to the Director of Academic Advising, the Graduate Assistant (GA) will serve as a multifaceted asset to the Center for Student Academic Success.

Responsibilities

Peer Mentorship Management

  • Monitor peermentors@rwu.edu email (when applicable)
  • Assist Sr. Academic Advisor with fielding questions regarding Peer Mentor/Mentee cohort assignments
  • Assist Sr. Academic Advisor with management of PM Leads and their designated committee groups
    • Social Media Committee, PM Response Committee, PM Workshop & Presentation Committee
  • Contribute to Social Media Committee initiatives 

Advising

  • Field questions concerning academic resources and university policies by monitoring CSAS email (when applicable)
  • When directed by CSAS Advisor, manage the coordination of Major Adjustment Form for student(s) 

CSAS Front Desk Administration:

  • Work with Administrative Assistant for CSAS to staff front desk as needed
Expectations
  • Graduate Assistant must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality policies (and sign confidentiality agreement) when working with students and accessing student records. 
  • Be in good academic and judicial standing with the University.
Benefits
  • Hands-on experience in working in a dynamic academic environment.
  • Approximately 8-10 hours/week paid at $15/hour up to $3,000 per academic year.
Placement Term

The position will be effective for the 2023-2024 academic year with the option to be considered for further placement for students pursuing a two-year plan of study. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for one (1) professional reference (please include full name, your relationship to the person, a contact number, and an active email address).

Please submit directly to Valerie Wolstenholme at vwolstenholme@rwu.edu