MFA Studio & Digital Arts Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)

liberty; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Graduate Student Assistant to work on campus in an academic support role. The GSA will assist professors, grade assignments, manage scheduling, and communicate with students using Canvas and MS Teams.

Typical duties include preparing materials, tracking attendance, proctoring exams, and providing accommodations as needed. The position requires enrollment in a master's or doctoral program and living in the local area to report on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be accepted into, or enrolled in a master's or doctorate program by the start date.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand all technical systems that support the role.
• Must live in the local area to report to work on campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions.
• Assist and conduct research under the supervisor's direction as needed.
• Grade subjective and objective quizzes, tests, and assignments within university timeframes.
• Create and edit PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
• Maintain attendance tracking using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Communicate with students via email and Canvas regarding absences and course questions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students on campus or virtually.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and collaborate with department and dean/supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate enrollment (master/PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Top-Hat

Canvas

MS Teams

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Graduate Sstudent Assistant works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The Graduate Assistant works a maximum of 20 hours per week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.
• Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.
• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
• Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
• Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.
• Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.
• Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.
• Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes.
• At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.
• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)

• Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions.
• Assist and conduct research under the direction of a supervisor in relation to the department's goals or needs, as approved by the Academic Administration and The Graduate School.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Graduate Assistants for their respective departments. This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Graduate Assistant. They are to monitor and assess the Graduate Assistants' academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. In addition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners at the end of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Graduate Student Assistant Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum Qualifications: Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program by the start date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Enrolled in a master's or doctorate program and have previous teaching experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

Strong organizational skills.

Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Required to travel to local and campus locations.

May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in