Graduate assistant Jobs in Kansas City, KS

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting the collection and management of institutional data in support of operations and projects for three university units : The Office of the Registrar, the Office of Academic Operations, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Assists with gathering, analyzing, and reporting data to necessary internal and external constituencies. Provides administrative assistance to registrarial, assessment and accreditation activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role) :

• As assigned by the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, assist with special projects and initiatives.
• As directed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, contribute to the development of evidence to support accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• As directed by the Office of Academic Operations, maintain spreadsheet data of adjunct faculty schedules, build and administer course offers, and assist in file cleanup projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information during performance of duties and follow departmental safeguards for the security and integrity of all data / records. Handle information and activities with confidentiality as required by the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, employees, alumni and external groups in a way that reflects well on OU.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION :

A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.

The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.

International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.

All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.

Academic Requirements

An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant. Admission requirements are as follows :

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