OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities for this position will be assisting the director/faculty with outreach, research and teaching. The director/faculty will be doing speaking engagements at high schools and other venues that will serve two primary functions: first to recruit students through exposure to the Institute and more generally OU, and secondly to promote economic education in the high school curriculum through meetings with high school teachers and administrators. The GA will help the directors build a national profile through social and other media as the Institute becomes an expert that national news outlets will turn to for input regarding how economic freedom and/or social justice impact human flourishing. The GA will assist the directors work with OU Advancement on future funding of Institute initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
Recruit students through exposure to the Institute
Promote economic education in the high school curriculum
Assist the directors work with OU Advancement on future funding of Institute initiatives
Work assignment for Graduate Assistants will be approximately 29 hours a week, but will fluctuate with the demands of the Institute and time of year.
Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience working in an office setting preferred.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the Universitys policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or
| Location | Ottawa, KS |