NeMLA Graduate Assistant (Lab Assistant/Tutoring)

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University seeks a graduate student for a NeMLA Graduate Assistant position. The assistant will support NeMLA’s leadership in administrative tasks, event coordination, and information research, focusing on developing essential career competencies in communication and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduate student expected to assist in various administrative tasks and support NeMLA’s operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Aiming to develop competencies in career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare content for newsletters and various administrative tasks.
• Assist with the annual convention's logistics and operations.
• Research and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Self-Development

Education

Graduate student

Job description

The English Department seeks a graduate student to work as a NeMLA Graduate Assistant on projects related to the Northeast Modern Language Association (NeMLA), a professional academic association focused on literatures, languages, and the interdisciplinary humanities.

The NeMLA Graduate Assistant will support NeMLA’s executive director and associate executive director with various administrative tasks. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparing content for the newsletter (researching, writing, editing, coordinating with contributors)
2. General office tasks (filing, printing, scanning, campus deliveries, organization, inventory management)
3. Assisting with the annual convention (preparation, logistics, setup/breakdown, operations, coordinating staff)
4. Researching and gathering information to support decision-making (organizing documents, researching vendors or products)
5. Communicating with members, officers, and the board of directors
6. Preparing documents
7. Other duties and projects as assigned

As a representative of NeMLA and Gannon University, professionalism and integrity are expected at all times.

This position aims to develop the following NACE career readiness competencies:

• Career & Self Development: Proactively developing oneself and one's career through ongoing learning, self-awareness, networking, and exploring opportunities.
• Communication: Effectively exchanging information, ideas, and perspectives within and outside the organization.
• Professionalism: Demonstrating effective work habits and acting in the interest of the community and workplace.

The graduate assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Derek DiMatteo, associate executive director of NeMLA and assistant professor of English at Gannon University.