Graduate Assistant - Strategic Communication

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Graduate Assistant - Strategic Communication Posting Number AS1162P Subdivision School of Communication & the Arts Division Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience Department Health Communications Location Erie, Pa Position Summary

This is a professional position in which the graduate assistant will engage in work that will not only benefit the program and school but will also provide the individual with valuable work experience.

Responsibilities of the graduate assistant include:

• Assisting faculty or adjuncts in the classroom as needed.
• Working with faculty on research projects.
• Working on external projects for community partners.
• Assisting with social media efforts for the School of Communication and the Arts.
• Planning and executing internal and external events.
• Assisting with various school and programmatic duties.

The position responsibilities vary daily and depend on the needs of the faculty in the department.

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Career and Self-Development - The student will learn to work independently on projects and will be expected to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks.

Teamwork - The student will work closely with the faculty and staff in the School of Communication and the Arts to complete projects and plan and execute events.

Communication - The student assistant will create social media content to communicate with internal and external audiences.

Professionalism - The student will be responsible for maintaining a regular work schedule and representing the department as needed.

Required Qualifications

Graduate assistants must be students in the MA in Strategic Communication program.

The GA must demonstrate strong communication skills including the ability to:

• Work in a classroom.
• Manage social media accounts.
• Work in a busy office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous research experience is beneficial.

Physical Demands

Demands consistent with a typical office position.

Exempt Status Non-Exempt Position Classification Professional Position Type GA (Administrative) Employment Status Part-Time Position Length 9M Hours per Week 10 Work Schedule Office Hours - Depending On Candidate's Schedule Shift 1st

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

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