Graduate Assistant — Strategic & Personal Communications

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks a Graduate Assistant to work on campus in an academic support role for the University. Responsibilities include teaching-related tasks, grading, scheduling, email communication, and lecturing as assigned.

The GA position is capped at 20 hours per week during the contract period, with duties ranging from assisting professors to supporting students in various academic activities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Liberty University Communication graduate program.
• Must live in the local area to report to work on campus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.
• Attend department events and Graduate School orientations.
• Create and edit PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
• Track attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Administer and proctor exams and respond to student questions within timeframes.
• Grade quizzes, tests, and assignments within university timeframes.
• Communicate with students via email and Canvas about attendance or course questions.
• Assist with accommodations for students as directed by Disability Accommodation Support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Graduate Student status in a Liberty University Communication program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Top-Hat

Canvas

MS Teams

Job description

Liberty University seeks a Graduate Assistant to work on campus in an academic support role for the University. Responsibilities include teaching-related tasks, grading, scheduling, email communication, and lecturing as assigned.

The GA position is capped at 20 hours per week during the contract period, with duties ranging from assisting professors to supporting students in various academic activities.