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Department/Office Mission:
The Student Support Services (
SSS) Classic and
STEM-H programs are federally funded
TRIO-grants designed to maximize academic performance for
UNCG students who are from first-generation low-income backgrounds, or who have a disability, and who also demonstrate academic need for services.
Job Description-Reporting:
The Graduate Assistant for
TRIO Programs is intended to be a two-year assistantship and reports directly to the Director of
TRIO Programs.
Job Description-Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
The
TRIO Program Graduate Assistant (GA) works closely with the
TRIO Staff to guide academics, transitioning to
UNCG, and graduate school or career planning. The GA will develop programming and activities to help students develop their knowledge and skills in planning for their futures. They will work with
TRIO students individually and in group sessions to achieve these goals.
Responsibilities:
The Graduate Assistant experience will include direct responsibilities and active involvement in the development, delivery, and support of programs and services within the 2
TRIO Programs. This assistantship opportunity will offer graduate students outstanding, hands-on experience program planning and training implementation, student development, as well as administrative skills.
- Create and update activities, handouts, and programming related to TRIO student activities such as graduate school exploration and application; career exploration and preparation; financial literacy, wellness and cultural competency, etc.
- Provide programming support for TRIO events, workshops and activities.
- Respond to Starfish alerts to address students' academic and personal concerns
- Work closely with the Assistant Directors to train and manage Peer Success Coaches and Tutoring Program such as provide in-service meetings with student staff.
- Design and facilitate trainings and workshops for Peer Success Coaches (mentors) to lead group sessions.
- Attend staff meetings and record minutes
- Complete other duties associated with the TRIO Program as assigned.
Work Hours, Environment:
The
UNCG Graduate Assistant Work Schedule is the basis for determining the work schedule. Graduate Assistant typically work 20 hours/week, during office hours, which are generally Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. but can include evening hours for student programming. The
TRIO Director will work with the graduate assistant to accommodate their academic course schedule. Vacation and travel requests during the academic year should be discussed prior to finalizing plans (example: booking a flight, etc).
Required Skills or Prerequisites:
This position includes student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of the challenges faced by first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students in higher education.
- Academic counseling/coaching experience (or desire to gain experience in this area).
- Ability to interact with faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students in a professional and personable manner
- Effective time management and recordkeeping skills
- Excellent communication skills, particularly small group presentations with students, staff and faculty; that convey professionalism and respect in both written and oral forms
- Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport, particularly with students from diverse backgrounds
- Strong decision-making skills and comfort with translating knowledge and experience to new situations is strongly desired
- A general proficiency with various social media platforms, presentation software, Canva and Microsoft excel; and/or the ability to learn and adapt to new technology platforms quickly. Experience with posting original content on social media platforms is preferred.
- Candidates who are alumni of TRIO programs or have experience working with first-generation, Pell-eligible student populations from diverse backgrounds are strongly preferred.
Stipend:
$12,000 for the academic year. The stipend amount and hours per week allotted for this position are contingent on budget continuity for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which is subject to change based on
UNC System guidelines. If summer assistantship work is agreed, an additional stipend will be provided.
Tuition Waiver/Assistance:
No tuition assistance provided |
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
tuition assistance
Oct 23, 2024