Academic Advising UC Graduate Associate Fall 2024

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Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Academic Advising UC Graduate Associate Fall 2024 Job Purpose

The University College Academic Advising Graduate Assistant will collaborate with the Director of Academic Advising to develop and deliver programs and outreach designed to enhance student educational and social engagement, with a particular focus on adult and transfer students at Winthrop University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transfer/Adult Student Transitional Support:

1.In collaboration with the Director of UC Academic Advising, design, implement, oversee, and evaluate the New Student Outreach Initiative, in which the Transfer Orientation Leaders and Mentors contact (e-mail/phone calls/in-person meetings) all first-semester transfer and adult students to assist in their transition to the university. Outreach occurs a minimum of three times per semester and focuses on initial campus adjustment, academic success and support, and advising/registration.

2.Oversee the Transfer Orientation Leader and Mentor program, including coordinating recruitment, conducting training, implementing staff meetings, mentoring TOLMs, coordinating TOLM appreciation, etc.

3.In conjunction with the New Student and Family Programs staff, coordinate Spring, Summer, and Fall Orientation sessions; participate as a Transfer Orientation Leader when needed by leading groups and/or troubleshooting issues as they arise during Orientation sessions.

4.Provide support for adult and transfer-related campus organizations: Student Veterans of Winthrop University, the Non-Traditional Adult Student Association, and Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society.

5.Spearhead new office/campus initiatives that provide support and services to transfer and/or post-traditional students.

Student Support:

1.Design, plan and implement office programs from inception to execution - this includes annual/signature events, Welcome Week/Weekend activities, individual office programming, and cross-campus collaboration programs.

2.Develop, edit, and distribute materials to assist students in navigating Winthrop's resources, including the family-friendly list-serv, office newsletters, etc.

3.Provide guidance and act as a resource/referral agent for students through e-mail, phone calls, and in-person meetings.

Office Support/Supervision:

1.Assist the Director in the hiring, training, and supervision of the work study student office assistants.

2.Oversee office resources and supplies, and work with Director to order new supplies as needed.

3.Manage all social media accounts for the office (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

Additional Responsibilities

1.Respond to emergencies as they arise.

2.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate student in good academic standing.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication skills, organizational skill, willingness and ability to lead a group of peers.

Pay Rate 11.67/hour Type of Position Graduate Associate (hourly) Position Level Graduate Hours Per Week 20

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024SD0160P Open Date 03/15/2024 Close Date 06/30/2024 Desired Start Date 08/19/2024 End Date 12/13/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Read Guidelines prior to applying: https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/graduateschool/assistantships/GA-Guidelines-22-23.pdf

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.

• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.