Graduate Assistant & Graduate Scholar

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Stipend based on minimum wage

Job summary

A regional educational institution located in Silver City seeks a Graduate Assistant to support teaching, research, and administrative tasks. The role involves facilitating online student interactions and assisting faculty with various responsibilities. Candidates must be currently enrolled as graduate students, possess strong communication skills, and be eager to engage in educational support activities. This position offers a stipend corresponding to part-time hours and educational credits, catering to applicants interested in advancing their expertise in academic assistance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with at least 6 credits.
• Able to communicate courteously and maintain professional relationships.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and responding promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and research responsibilities.
• Conduct Zoom and Skype sessions with students.
• Perform administrative duties to support the Family Counseling Center.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Administrative skills

Teaching assistance

Education

Graduate student or postgraduate status

Tools

Office equipment and software

Zoom

Skype

Job description

Overview

Acts as a support to their department and perform teaching, research, or administrative tasks.

Duties

Duties will be department specific responsibility, teaching assistants, research assistants, program managing, and clerical duties.

Writing Center

• Assessing and marking written work submitted by students in person or through the Writing Center portal.
• Conducting Skype and Zoom interactions with students in order to facilitate learning and improvement in writing.
• Ensuring that the assignments submitted by students for review and the requests for Zoom/Skype consultations are responded to quickly and politely.
• Assisting the faculty director in communicating with the general faculty about the Writing Center.
• Assisting the faculty director in training and monitoring additional (usually undergraduate) tutors.
• Conducting in-person and Zoom visits to WNMU classrooms to advertise and explain the services of the Writing Center.
• Assisting the faculty director in keeping accurate statistics.
• Updating the Writing Center handbook as advised by faculty director.
• Attending relevant WAC events that are pertinent to writing pedagogy.
• Conducting occasional research into the WAC principles of writing pedagogy in order to improve tutoring skills.

Early Childhood Center

Perform administrative duties to support the Family Counseling Center in the Early Childhood Center of Excellence.

Graduate Admissions & Outreach Programs

Support on the Dual Enrollment side to be able to provide better customer service to the Dual Enrollment committee. Responsible for processing applications for dual students daily. Assist with dual enrollment nights, registrations and any special projects related to dual enrollment.

Compensation

• Graduate Assistant: Per Semester (Spring & Fall): 6 credit‑hours tuition/ “required” fees waiver, plus a WNMU stipend (NM minimum wage) with 20 hours required per week for 17 weeks. A total of 340 work hours per semester. For Summer: 3 credit‑hours tuition/ “required” fees waiver, plus a WNMU stipend (NM minimum wage) with 20 hours required per week. A total of 200 work hours.
• Graduate Scholar: Per Semester (Spring & Fall): Financial Aid Scholarship Award for a period of one academic year plus a WNMU stipend (20 work hours total required per week for 17 weeks; 340 work hours total). The scholarship will cover 10 unpaid work hours and the stipend will cover the other 10 paid work hours at NM minimum wage. For Summer: If funds are available, summer contract optional. Student will receive a WNMU stipend (NM minimum wage) with 10 work hours required per week and 100 total works. No tuition coverage as that was part of the semester award through Financial Aid.

Education / Background

WNMU Graduate student or postgraduate.

Job Knowledge

Skill in the operation of a variety of office equipment and software including but not limited to computer, fax, copier, and telecommunication equipment. Skill in communicating courteously and professionally and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of community members, students, parents, and staff. Skill in working in an environment subject to frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and use of judgment in the release of confidential information. Skill in researching, compiling, and preparing reports and related information. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community.

Other Requirements

• Final admission status in good academic standing with the Graduate Admissions Office
• Citizen of the United States, out-of-state, or international student
• Enrolled for a minimum of 6 graduate credits for the fall/spring semesters.
• A minimum of 3 credits for the summer semester
• Not be employed by any other NMERB (New Mexico Educational Retirement Board) entity

Graduate Scholar – Additional Requirements

Citizen of the United States

• Is a member of a group underrepresented in his/her intended graduate or professional field of study
• Graduate Scholars may elect to work during the summer subject to funding (funded in part by the State of NM). They are not required to enroll in summer credits.
• Graduate Scholars may elect to work during the summer subject to funding (funded in part by the State of NM). They are not required to enroll in summer credits.

Location

Silver City

Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Supplemental Questions

• * Please include a complete listing of all previous, post-secondary education, including school, major, minor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your degree objective at WNMU (what master’s degree are you pursuing), and explain future career objectives related to that degree.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Previous Employment Experiences: please describe your most recent work experiences and any other employment experiences that will speak to your skills and abilities.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Professional References: Identify three most recent employers or faculty mentors, give a brief description of the type of work you performed while employed (or mentored) and identify a person we may contact (provide their contact information).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Where will you be physically located during the time you are requesting an assistantship, Silver City or online at a distance? When responding to the next question, please consider how your location may contribute to your work capabilities.
  • Silver City
  • Online
  • Hybrid
• * Please describe your professional skill-set, any computer/technology skills, and other special skills you believe you can contribute to the work environment at WNMU.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What courses, if any, would you be prepared to teach or assist in teaching at WNMU? What are your previous academic areas of study and future areas of interest?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Considering your career goals at this time, how might those relate to potential work or scholarship at WNMU?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked in any capacity at WNMU already? Please describe and include the name of the supervisor(s).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a Graduate Student at WNMU with final admission status?
  • Yes. I am a Graduate Student at WNMU with final admission status
  • No. I am currently in the process of becoming a Graduate Student at WNMU with final admission status
  • No.
• * What is your program of study?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your expected graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you understand that the Expectations of Appointment: Timesheets need to be approved and submitted by the deadline via Mustang Express; Maintain a 3.0 GPA; Professional conduct in the workplace – image, etiquette, competency, confidentiality. Access available training, as appropriately given work assignment. A review of FERPA guidelines is required for all GAs/GSs. Other training might include professional behavior, scholarship integration, networking, resume building. Do you understand the expectations of the appointment and are you able to be in compliance with these expectations?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Termination: A Graduate Division Assistantship or Scholarship may be terminated or altered upon the occurrence of enrollment in less than six graduate credit hours during a fall or spring semester or less than three graduate credit hours during the summer session; a GPA below 3.0; withdrawal from the institution; unsatisfactory performance. Clear documentation of deficiencies and communication with the GA, Graduate Division Director, and Human Resources is required for termination. At the end of the contract, rehire is at the discretion of the department and funding unit. A student whose contract is not renewed may submit a new GA application to be considered by other departments/hiring authorities. Do you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information regarding termination of the appointment?
  • Yes
  • No