Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Student Success and Equity Interventions, Navigator Program

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Student Success and Equity Interventions, Navigator Program Position Description

The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Partner with the Student Navigators to work toward increasing the persistence and retention rate of students who are at most risk.
• Coordinate and implement outreach efforts to students referred to the Student Success office by faculty, staff, advisors, etc.
• Meet with students and offer helpful resources.
• Attend Student Success events throughout the year.
• Together with staff, develop programs and initiatives geared toward student success.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Outcomes

• Problem solving skills when addressing challenges & barriers with students
• Knowledge of the vast resources BSU offers students
• Social skills meeting with students, parents and other team members
• Organization skills
• Case management skills when working with referred students Collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to speak more than one language

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Typing
• Walking across campus for trainings, meetings, events, etc.
• Light lifting (i.e. bulk amount of supplies)

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05876P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule