Criminology Graduate Assistant

POSITION: Criminology Graduate Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Sociology and Criminology

REPORTS TO: Chair, Sociology and Criminology

HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: 10 - 15

HOURLY RATE: $15.00 OR INTERNSHIP STIPEND

DATES (APPROXIMATE): April 10 - May 12, 2024

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN WORKERS:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• sist with inputting information and organizing Canvas pages and modules for department page and courses; Posting events to Canvas and sharing with groups on campus; Assist with setting up Canvas for senior exit exam and communicating with students about the exam

• Assist with grading for certain assignments in Criminology undergraduate course; Assist with reviewing senior exit exam data

• Preparing documents for classes; Assistance with proofreading documents

• Assistance with research projects, including library research

• Assistance with the development and editing of assignments and syllabi

• Handling requests for desk copies and review copies of course books, assisting with book availability verification

• Assist the department with office projects and management

• May be asked to transcribe some audio interviews

• May be asked to review some multiple choice grading assignments or record grades,

• Assist with planning Criminology and Sociology graduate reunion and Pi Gamma Mu ceremony

• Assist with seeking information and building relationships with Sociology and Criminology graduate programs, internship sites, and scholarship organizations

• Fulfill all trainings and activities required of Dominican Student employees, including DCFS and One Process trainings and reporting activities

• Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled at least part-time in a Dominican graduate program

BASIC COMPETENCIES: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities)

• Computer and library research skills

• Writing skills

• Good attention to detail

• Able to manage own schedule and maintain accurate timecard by logging into system as required