Graduate Assistant & Graduate Scholar

Western New Mexico University; Silver City, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 credit-hours tuition/fees waiver

WNMU stipend (NM minimum wage)

20 hours per week for 17 weeks

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Writing Center, Early Childhood Center, and Admissions outreach. The role includes academic service to students locally and remotely, tutoring via Zoom/Skype, processing applications, and assisting with program coordination.

You will work 20 hours per week for 17 weeks per semester, with tuition waivers and NM minimum wage stipends. On-campus location in Silver City, NM is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student or postgraduate at WNMU.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally.
• Experience researching, compiling, and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with operating standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support Writing Center operations for local and remote students.
• Conduct Zoom/Skype tutoring and assist in tutor training.
• Assist with dual admissions outreach and duties across programs.
• Maintain accurate statistics and update the Writing Center handbook.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & reporting

Office equipment operation

Education

Graduate student or postgraduate

Tools

Office software

Job description

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:

The duties of a graduate assistant for the Writing Center would be primarily academic service to WNMU students locally and remotely:

• 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 is 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.

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

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 17weeks. 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.

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.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting.

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

Location

Location Silver City-On Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $12.00 per hour

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * 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:1. Timesheets need to be approved and submitted by the deadline via Mustang Express 2. Maintain a 3.0 GPA 3. Professional conduct in the work place a. Image – as a reflection of the university, appropriate dress and hygiene are expected. b. Etiquette – professional manners are expected of all GAs, including work-appropriate language, customs (e.g., use of titles such as “Dr.”), and communication (engage professional communication skills of clarity, conciseness, and quality) c. Competency and Responsibility – Make an effort to learn the skills you need to complete your work. d. Confidentiality – Discuss sensitive, confidential student information only within your work environment and with appropriate parties. Violation of confidentiality is grounds for immediate termination. 4. 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 in the work environment- How to connect disciplinary studies with scholarly activity- Professional networking and resume building Do you understand the expectations of the appointment and are 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: 1. 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. 2. A GPA below 3.0. 3. Withdrawal from the institution by the student. 4. Unsatisfactory performance will be grounds for termination at the discretion of the department head or Director of Graduate Division. Clear documentation of deficiencies and communication with the GA, Graduate Division Director, and Human Resources is required for termination. 5. At the end of the contract, the decision to rehire to the position 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 provided regarding termination of the appointment?
  • Yes
  • No