Graduate Assistant for the Oakley School

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

• Must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved master's program at Cumberland University

• Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA.

• Available to work weekday office hours, occasional weeknight and weekend events.

• Competence in using Google Docs, GMail, and Microsoft Office applications.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

• Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Self-directing and innovative

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

• Coordinate events and opportunities with the Administrative Assistant to the Oakley School

• Serve as role model for student leadership and civility on campus.

• Assist the Dean with projects and events throughout the year.

• Help maintain and organize records, develop forms, and respond to email.

• Monitor work study participants.

• Help create marketing materials and oversee on-campus promotion.

• Help create social media postings and recruit for various projects or events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Hours

• Required 20 hours per week for term of graduate program.

• 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)