Onsite Graduate Assistant: Teaching & Admin Support

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) to support academic activities on campus. Responsibilities include assisting professors, grading, scheduling, and responding to student inquiries, all while maintaining office hours and campus presence.

The role requires enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior teaching and Microsoft Office experience are valued, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a four-year college or university preferred within the communication and the arts digital medial and journalism field.
• Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program by the start date within the School of Communication & the Arts Digital Media and Journalism program.
• Preferred Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program within the School of Communication and the Arts Digital Media and Journalism 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Assist the department in class related functions and support the assigned professor.
• Assist and develop any research related material under the direction of a supervisor.
• 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/course questions within timeframes.
• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Public communication

Organizational skills

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred

Enrollment in master's or doctorate program by start date

Tools

Top-Hat

Canvas

MS Teams

Job description

Liberty University is seeking a Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) to support academic activities on campus. Responsibilities include assisting professors, grading, scheduling, and responding to student inquiries, all while maintaining office hours and campus presence.

The role requires enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior teaching and Microsoft Office experience are valued, along with strong communication and organizational skills.