Graduate Assistantship - 0115-GAS20 (Curriculum and Instruction)

Department: School of Education / Curriculum & Instruction
Graduate Assistant for Academic Support
20 Hours Per Week

Unit/Division:  SOE / Curriculum & Instruction Department

Semester(s) Graduate Assistant is Needed: Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Name of Person who will Supervise GA:  Sandra Kyle

Supervisor Job Title:  C & I Advisement Coordinator

Supervisor Department: Curriculum & Instruction Department

GA Supervisor Email: sandra.kyle@oswego.edu

Number of Hours Expected to Work Each Week: 20

Compensation:
Tuition: $2718 per semester
Stipend: $1200 per semester

Location where GA will Report to Work: 102 Wilber Hall

What is the date that the review process will start for applicants?  4/15/2024

What is the date you will make a final decision regarding the selection of the candidate for this position?  6/15/2024

Job Description and Key Responsibilities including Virtual/Remote Expectations:
Up to 25% remote work possible
Communications Support Graduate Assistant for C&I Advisement Office - The Graduate Assistant will collect information, draft, edit, revise and publish advisement and event communications on the office website and hard copy; maintain social media accounts to ensure timely information to students; and assist to coordinate and improve faculty webpages. The GA will research, coordinate and review faculty webpages for consistency, accuracy and purpose, and make recommendations to update and improve pages. This assistant will work directly with the advisement coordinator and routinely interact with other offices on campus. This assistant will maintain regular advisement office hours, and maintain records electronically. The assistant will provide Advisory Workshop(s) for undergraduate students on relevant/timely topics, such as: registration; Common Core/Next Generation Learning Standards; Teacher Certification Exams; Block One Group Advisement; Certification Application process; Adding Certifications; and Using Tk20/Watermark (SOE electronic portfolio system).

List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program:
Learning outcomes for this position include professional and soft skills such as: communication skills; teamwork; problem solving; leadership; interpersonal skills; adaptability; work ethic; time management and attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work with students and faculty in a professional setting, as well as planning and organizing toward specific goals.

Any restrictions to the type of student who would be eligible?
Must be accepted to a Graduate Program. Student should have prior experience creating or updating webpages, and a fair comfort level with technology. Student with working general knowledge of NY State Teacher Certification preferred, though not required.

What behavioral expectations do you have? For example, what is your preferred communication timeline for a GA who needs to call out sick?
Behavioral expectations include a positive and professional standard of presentation; maintaining a regular schedule and office hours to meet with students; contact supervisor directly by phone and/or email for sick call (allowing for communication about rescheduling student appointments and shifting important or timely tasks to others).