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Padnos College of Engineering and Computing Graduate Advising Assistant
Terms:
This is a 20 hour per week position and is open to full-time graduate students in Engineering, Computer Science, Adult & Higher Education and/or College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL) programs. This assistantship will begin July 29, 2013 and includes a summer appointment to assist with transfer orientation. The annual stipend for this position is $12,000.
Position Description/Responsibilities:
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Meet with prospective and current engineering, computer science and information systems students to help them understand career opportunities, plan their academic program, and choose appropriate co-curricular activities
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Provide advising to transfer students interested in engineering, computer science, and information systems to improve their academic success and retention, as well as providing relevant information on career opportunities and job market availability
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Make personal contact following the contact timeline with transfer and pre-engineering and computing students over the first year monitoring students’ academic performance until secondary admission
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Perform student background research in support of transfer student orientation and advising
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Perform post-summer freshman orientation review for each student advised and scheduled
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Perform general researching activities in support of all student advising
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Review and relay GVSU policies, procedures, program requirements and available resources as needed
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Refer students to appropriate faculty, staff or support programs
Other Responsibilities:
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Make recommendations to Advising Center Director for improving student services
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Develop and assist in planning appropriate undergraduate programs and activities pertaining to advising, student success, campus resources, etc.
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Assist the Advising Center Director in keeping the Blackboard system up to date, researching and implementing new methods of communication to inform the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing students
Learning Outcomes:
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To enhance the graduate assistant’s academic experience by providing an opportunity to increase his or her knowledge of student development as well as the functions of university systems and services
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To become knowledgeable in the process of program evaluation and assessment
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To improve listening and problem-solving skills, especially in regards to undergraduate student needs
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To develop and refine professional written and oral communication skills through interactions with undergraduate students, faculty and staff
Qualifications:
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Enrollment as a degree-seeking student in a Engineering, Computer Science, Adult & Higher Education and/or College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL) graduate program at GVSU for a minimum of nine credit hours per fall, winter, and spring/summer semesters
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Knowledge of Grand Valley policies and procedures, or willingness/ability to learn
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Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)
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Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills along with ability to manage time and projects independently
Work Station:
This position will hold office hours on the Pew and Allendale Campus. Office space will be provided in both the Kennedy Hall of Engineering and Mackinac Hall. In order to accommodate this arrangement, a laptop will be provided.
Orientation/Supervision:
Robert Freidhoff, PCEC Advising Center Director, will provide coordination of graduate assistant assignments. This will include orientation activities during the first week and briefing regarding university and unit procedures.
Performance will be assessed through direct observation of the Advising Center Director as well as student feedback regarding the assistantship.
Selection Process:
This position will be advertised on the Graduate Studies and Grants Administration website. It is also advertised at the College Student Affairs Leadership website. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Contact Information:
Please send résumé and application materials to:
Robert Freidhoff, Student Services Coordinator
Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
315 Kennedy Hall of Engineering
301 W. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616)331-6025
Fax: (616)331-6770
E-mail: freidhro@gvsu.edu
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