Departmental Assistant - Academic Success Assistant Post Grad Internship
Departmental Assistant - Academic Success Assistant Post Grad Internship
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Job Description
About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
The Academic Success Assistant Departmental Assistant will be supervised by an Academic Success staff member with the primary responsibility of meeting with an assigned caseload of studentathletes to develop and improve academic skills and contribute to the development and maintenance of objectivebased study hall plans. Duties related to the role include but are not limited to:
Essential Functions
- Assist studentathletes in setting and tracking manageable weekly objectives.
- Monitor and document weekly progress of his/her assigned caseload.
- Collaborate with other Academic Success staff in strategy and management of studentathlete academic support and objectivebased study hall plans.
- Complete end of term assessments regarding academic progress of students in objectivebased study hall.
- Create and facilitate tutoring and Student Learning Assistant workshops.
- Contribute to other services such as Tutoring Learning Enhancement Program and StudentAthlete Development based on individual interest and unit needs.
- Adhere to NCAA University and educational regulations.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree prior to the start date of appointment.
- Ability to work 1520 hours per week and willing to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
- Understanding of issues related to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Proficient in all facets of Microsoft Office.
- Previous work with academically atrisk populations.
- Interest in working in the fields of athletic academic support higher education and/or collegiate athletics.
- Previous experience within the field of education (i.e. academic advising tutoring teaching) and/or collegiate athletics.
- Experience in collegiate athletics academic support higher education teaching or a related field.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment activity.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday day shift hours may vary based on demands of the position.
- Dates of employment will be August 2025 May 2026.
- This is a temporary nonbenefited position.
Salary Information
- $18.00 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three 3 professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Hourly
