Graduate Assistant For Special Populations And Projects

School: Carthage College

Department: Center for Student Success

Position: Graduate Assistant for Special Populationsand Projects

Schedule: 20 hours per week

Tuition Remission: 8 graduate credit hours of tuition remission during each semester of the award including the summer session and 4 credits over the J-term.

Stipend: $8,000

Description:

Carthage College's Center for Student Success (CSS) is seeking qualified applicants for a Special Populations and ProjectsGraduate Assistant position. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a two-year graduate program at Carthage College and meet the position requirements below.

CSS facilitates students' successful transition to the College and supports ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation. Center for Student Success staff work closely with other college personnel to holistically address the academic, personal, and social needs of students, with particular focus on supporting underrepresented/underserved student populations. CSS supports students using a data-informed, comprehensive approach which leverages the expertise, influence, and resources of campus partners to support student learning and remove barriers to students' success.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Graduate Assistant for Special Populationsand Projects will support the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness and CSS Staff with tasks related to Special Populations and Projects. Duties may include, but not be limited to assisting with:

• Programming for Special Populations not limited to veteran students, first-generation students, commuting students, and transfer students. Some examples of programming include a commuter student breakfast, a transfer student mentoring program, and a series of first-generation programming, etc.
• Utilizing Navigate to pull data used identify student needs and issues.
• Co-advising student groups associated with special student populations
• Completing program planning tasks, such as room and technology reservations, preparing presentations and facilitating trainings, developing and coordinating marketing and communication, identifying needed supplies and resources, implementing assessment processes, keeping track of related budget items, creating and updating course and programming materials
• Collaborating with on- and off-campus partners regarding student population opportunities and needs, as appropriate, and to identify and update resources and referral information
• Assisting with Navigate data-auditing, programming implementation, training and communication as needed
• Identifying and developing overall wellness needs and initiatives with the Assistant Dean
• Attend regular CSS staff meetings and one on one meetings with supervisor
• Attend campus meetings as appropriate
• Assisting with the implementation of various CSS events/programs
• Answering emails in the studentsuccess@carthage.edu email account as appropriate
• Engaging in ongoing professional development by learning best practices, etc.
• Collaborating with office and campus staff and faculty and contributing to the overall function and mission of the Center for Student Success
• Providing excellent customer service, demonstrating integrity and initiative
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree is required. Admission into Carthage College's graduate program is required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Applicant Information:

To be considered, complete the online application to the Graduate School, https://www.carthage.edu/admissions/graduate-students/. In addition, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references via email to: Kelly Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness - ksmith17@carthage.edu.

ABOUT CARTHAGE

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.