Graduate Assistant, ACT 101 — Student Success & Equity

Cedarcrest; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Crest College seeks a Graduate Assistant to support ACT 101 program students through program administration, materials, and academic skills facilitation for Cedar Crest College. The role offers hands-on experience in higher education administration and equity-centered student support.

The Graduate Assistant would work 15-20 hours per week, and will earn 6 credits each semester toward their classes with a stipend of $4,000 each semester funded by the ACT 101 budget.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Cedar Crest graduate program; commitment to equity and student success.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic record-keeping and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating ACT 101 initiatives and materials.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners; support student outreach.
• Research scholarships and campus resources; connect students to benefits and services.
• Facilitate study skills sessions and workshops; track attendance and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Self-motivation

Ethical professionalism

Problem-solving

Education

Enrollment in Cedar Crest graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cedar Crest College seeks a Graduate Assistant to support ACT 101 program students through program administration, materials, and academic skills facilitation for Cedar Crest College. The role offers hands-on experience in higher education administration and equity-centered student support.

The Graduate Assistant would work 15-20 hours per week, and will earn 6 credits each semester toward their classes with a stipend of $4,000 each semester funded by the ACT 101 budget.