Graduate assistant Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Job Description

Job Description

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY :

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement position serves as mentor, advisor, and resource agent for the University of Saint Mary (USM) student community. Responsible for encouraging a positive learning environment for USM students by coordinating services, providing on-call coverage, and supporting essential functions of the Student Life The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement may be on-call when their supervisor is absent. They are part of the professional staff in Student Life and report to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement. The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement works with the Student Life Department and is responsible for helping to shape and maintain positive learning opportunities and serve as a role model for USM students. As part of the Student Life Department they are responsible for providing support to the department, by assisting in the planning and implementation of USM student events, providing support to campus activities, the 1st Generation Program, and other student success activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Serves as a role model to students and student staff.
• Assists with planning and implementing student events.
• Maintains assigned office hours within the department.
• Provides assistance and support to students and staff.
• Assists in the planning and executing of New Student Orientation and 1st Generation Program.
• Collaborates with various university personnel and offices.
• Participates, as appropriate, in college-wide committees.
• Assists the Graduate Residence Life Assistant when necessary.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

TO APPLY :

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions : email human resources at [email protected]