Graduate Assistant (administrative)

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Half-time graduate assistantship; grade 18 for doc...
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Prior experience supporting educational programming
Experience working with graduate students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
** Penn State is seeking a Graduate Programming Assistant for the Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs to support co-curricular initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience. The position is a half-time graduate assistantship, focusing on event planning, program assessment, and collaboration with faculty and staff. **

Job Summary

  • The position supports the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School's Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs by enhancing the graduate student experience through co-curricular initiatives.
  • The assistant will report directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and assist in planning, executing, and assessing professional development workshops and academic support initiatives.
  • Compensation is structured as a half-time graduate assistantship with grade assignments based on current enrollment status (Grade 18 for doctoral candidates, Grade 16 for master's candidates).

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** Penn State is seeking a Graduate Programming Assistant for the Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs to support co-curricular initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience. The position is a half-time graduate assistantship, focusing on event planning, program assessment, and collaboration with faculty and staff. **

Salary

Half-time graduate assistantship; Grade 18 for doctoral candidates; Grade 16 for master's candidates

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • prior experience supporting educational programming
  • experience working with graduate students
  • strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • prior experience with Canvas
  • survey design experience
  • program assessment experience
  • interest in graduate student affairs

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State University Park graduate student
  • Prior experience in student engagement or advising
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Must be a current Penn State student

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