Graduate Assistant, TRIO McNair Scholars (Non-Teaching)

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Program seeks a Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching) to assist the program’s leadership with recruiting eligible McNair Scholars and providing academic support. The role includes graduate school guidance and collaboration with staff to enhance student preparation.

The position covers 11 months, 20 hours weekly, with a $15 hourly wage. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program.

Qualifications

• Earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Current Enrollment in a Master’s or PhD Program.
• Knowledge/Experience with federally funded programs, particularly TRIO, GEAR UP or similar programs.
• Understanding the challenges that First-Generation and Low-Income students encounter in higher education.
• Time Management/ Communication/Writing/Editing skills.
• Academic Coaching and Counseling skills (or a desire to gain experience with these skills).
• Ability to assist McNair Scholars with the graduate school process.
• Ability to provide tutoring skills in all academic areas.
• Experience with recordkeeping/permanent files.
• Extensive research experience in the areas of IACUC/IBC/IRB and CITI Training.
• Candidates who are TRIO Alumni or have experience working with first-generation and low-income students, understand FAFSA/Pell-eligible student populations are Strongly Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of McNair Scholars through e-mail, social media, classroom presentations, and other campaigns.
• Assist the Assistant Director in developing, editing, and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Develop, edit, and coordinate monthly workshops/seminars related to undergraduate research and graduate school preparation.
• Assist, plan, and implement the Summer Undergraduate Internship.
• Assist with and edit McNair Alumni information.
• Assist with and update McNair Alumni information for the Grant and Annual Performance Report.
• Assist and complete additional tasks assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Writing

Editing

Academic coaching

Counseling

Tutoring

Recordkeeping

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Texas A&M University’s TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Program seeks a Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching) to assist the program’s leadership with recruiting eligible McNair Scholars and providing academic support. The role includes graduate school guidance and collaboration with staff to enhance student preparation.

The position covers 11 months, 20 hours weekly, with a $15 hourly wage. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program.