Graduate Assistant, Commuter And Civic Engagement - Fitchburg State University

Job Description:

Position Summary: As a professional level staff member in training, the Graduate Assistant shall have accountability for the Fitchburg State University Commuter Affairs program. Assist with the following: commuter life projects, supervision of student staff members, development of new Commuter initiatives, support of the Commuter Lounge, provide assistance with the Commuter CAS Standards Review, along with the food pantry and student professional clothing closet, assist the Associate Director with the supervision of the Falcon Bazaar Intern(s).

Specific Duties:

• Work with the Associate Director to create and implement Commuter opportunities.

• Coordinate and execute multiple projects and opportunities each month for the Fitchburg State community (on and off-campus).

• Assist with the supervision and training of up to 4-6 student staff members.

• Support and maintain the food and necessities pantry and the professional clothing closet.

• Coordinate annual Care and Share Program.

• Assist with the publicity of such programs and services.

• Maintain accurate Commuter records with the usage of Falconnect/Engage.

• Oversee the reservation of the Commuter Lockers.

• Assist with the supervision of the Falcon Bazaar Intern(s) (when applicable).

• Support campus wide events that are offered by the Student Development Office.

• Contribute to the planning of and assist with winter, summer, and fall orientation.

• Participate in a rotation with the professional staff, directly supervise the operations for evening and weekend programs as assigned (minimum 2 nights a week on average).

• Work on special projects as assigned by the Associate Director.

Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills; strong customer service orientation; ability to interact well with the diverse segments of the Fitchburg State University community.

• The successful candidate will be a mature, responsible, independent thinker, who demonstrates flexibility and good problem-solving skills.

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous commuter and civic engagement experience.

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous programming of events experience.

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working with college age students.

Additional Information:

Shift Information: Assistants will work for 20 hours a week for 40 weeks in order to earn the full stipend.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2024

You will be required to attach a current cover letter and resume, unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation in reference to your work history (letters from two prior employers/managers).

Compensation:

Graduate assistants will be paid approximately $12,000.00 for the academic year beginning in August 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 providing for an approximate biweekly stipend between $500.00 and $525.00 (if assistant is graduating in May 2025, their last day cannot be after Graduate Commencement).

The appointment and award include a tuition and fees waiver for 12 semester hours of graduate course work for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Assistants can waive an additional 3 credits during the Summer A semester as well for a total of not more than 15 credits/year.

Position is contingent on applicants being accepted into the University's Graduate Program.

Fitchburg State University strongly recommends that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

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