Graduate Assistant, Provosts Office

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Higher Education, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research Skills, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Romeoville, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

PAF/Position Details

Position Details

Position Title Graduate Assistant, Provost's Office Position Status Staff Graduate Assistant

Budget Summary

Base Pay $7,000 annual stipend and 75% graduate tuition waiver

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Assist the staff of the Office of the Provost with implementation and coordination of academic initiatives and other specific projects, activities, and events in support of the Office. Assist data collection and analysis to support strategic mission-related activities and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

  • Provide assistance for projects related to institutional planning, decision-making, accreditation, and assessment of institutional effectiveness.
  • Assist with institutional surveys for campus planning and continuous improvement.
  • Provide necessary support to assist the process of institutional and programmatic accreditation.
  • Maintain and help in building repositories for institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment data.
  • Help update the content for the Provost Office on the website.
  • Conduct research on topics assigned by the Associate Vice President of Institutional Research and Planning and prepare executive summaries for informed decisions.
  • Document and respond to ad hoc requests for data and data analysis, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required. Must be a graduate student in good standing in a degree or certification program at Lewis University. Possess solid analytic, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Possess strong skills in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, with an attention to detail. Experience with visualization programs. Basic knowledge and skills with SPSS. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Possess ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines. Possess ability to take minutes for IRP staff meetings. Knowledge of database is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of database is preferred.

Essential Duties Work hours

Part time, at least 20 hours per week; year round.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S01708 Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts

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