Graduate Assistant â Office of University Counsel
Graduate Assistant â Office of University Counsel
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Job Description
Title: Graduate Assistant Office of University Counsel
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Search Type: External minimum 7 days
Department: 16R000 University Counsel & Compliance
Division: 8R0000 University Counsel & Compliance
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: NonDriver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type:Part Time No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: 20
Additional Schedule Details: Office Hours 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Erick Collings ()
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Office of University Counsel will conduct and analyze
legal and policy research on matters impacting University operations as well as draft various documents including but not limited to memorandums letters and other communications related to departmental activities. It is anticipated that the GA also will work closely with University staff on the development revision and implementation of the Universitys Policies including but not limited to staffing drafting team meetings as well as benchmarking existing and prospective Policies with those at other colleges and universities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication time management and problemsolving skills as well as possess the ability to comprehensively examine emerging issues to find workable solutions in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will also display an interest in law government higher education administration business administration and/or public administration.
This position provides a partial tuition waiver and stipend per semester. At the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester performance will be evaluated for possible continuation into Spring 2026 semester and beyond.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold a Bachelors Degree
- Must be enrolled at EKU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in a professional office and/or legal setting
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Word); experience with document management systems is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to professionalism
Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over) race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy ethnicity disability national origin veteran status or genetic information in the admission to or participation in any educational program or activity (e.g. athletics academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Employment Type
Student
