Graduate Assistant, TRIO SSS & Student Support Services

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Stubblefield Institute is seeking a graduate student to support the TRIO Student Support Services program at Shepherd University. You will assist Academic Retention Specialists by developing and leading workshops, supporting small group learning, and helping participants create Individualized Success Plans.

This on-site role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, confidentiality, and a willingness to work 20 hours per week, including some evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate student at Shepherd University.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Available to devote 20 hours per week to the TRIO/Student Support Services program.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in Developing, scheduling and leading student development workshops.
• Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in working with small group learning sessions.
• Work with SSS participants in developing their Individuized Success Plans.
• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Work with SSS ARS and administrative assistant in arranging all cultural and graduate school tours.
• Serves as a student chaperone during all cultural and educational activities.
• Write the quarterly program newsletter with SSS ARS and program administrative assistant.
• Update the program webpage with SSS administrative assistant.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Update program Facebook page.
• Maintain program student database.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ARS, administrative assistant and Director.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Graduate student at Shepherd University

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Stubblefield Institute is seeking a graduate student to support the TRIO Student Support Services program at Shepherd University. You will assist Academic Retention Specialists by developing and leading workshops, supporting small group learning, and helping participants create Individualized Success Plans.

This on-site role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, confidentiality, and a willingness to work 20 hours per week, including some evenings or weekends.