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OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865 one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States is a multicampus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa Kansas Residential Campus and Overland Park Kansas Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited churchrelated private university that strives to integrate faith learning and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a graduate assistant position responsible for advising a small caseload of undergraduate students facilitating career services events and duties proctoring student exams and performing other office duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
- Advise a small caseload of undergraduate students in one specified major under the supervision of the advising director.
- Create regular career newsletters and disseminate to the campus
- Coordinate regular employer Atrium visits
- Assist with planning and implementation of career services events.
- Proctor student examinations
- Assist Student Support Specialist with tutoring program
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Required skills and abilities: ability to show initiative and leadership; ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups; ability to build rapport and work oneonone with students; excellent verbal and written communication skills; detailoriented; experience with Microsoft Excel is a plus; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
- Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Provide leadership through conduct attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students external groups faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
- Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion Openness and Community.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION:
A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.
The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver 18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa Universitys graduate programs a partial meal allowance and a biweekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality of assigned duties.
International candidates are only eligible to pursue the oncampus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.
Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.
All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.
Academic Requirements
An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant. Admission requirements are as follows:
1 Completed online admissions application at: https://www.ottawa/
2 REQUIRED application fee
3 Submission of official undergraduate transcripts 3.0 GPA minimum requirement) earned bachelors degree.
4 Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
5 Other items as identified by the specific academic program
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for employment.
- A completed employment application is required.
- Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.
Employment Type
Part-Time
