Education – Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives

The Graduate Education Student position will support graduate education faculty in relevant teaching and research endeavors and will continually update a resource/database for faculty and students. The position will maintain and update the Education program and track students’ progress in the program.

Salary & Appointment

Position appointed on an annual basis for August–May. Annual stipend of $8,000, paid on a biweekly basis, and a tuition waiver of 18 credits per year in SMSU graduate classes. The graduate assistant will work at least 14 hours per week during the semester.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in the Education Graduate Program at SMSU.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to correspondence within the Education Graduate Office.
• Communicate with enrolled students.
• Assist with maintaining and updating Education Graduate Program forms.
• Track students’ progress in the program, including active and inactive students, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist graduate education faculty with relevant teaching and research responsibilities.
• Complete other responsibilities or duties as assigned by the Education Graduate Director and support staff.
• Create and maintain a resource/database for faculty and students.
• Respond to Graduate Education emails.
• Help maintain the SMSU website with Education Department information.
• Assist with the graduate hooding and breakfast ceremony.
• Assist with data collection for program reviews.
• Assist in organizing orientation programs and graduate conferences.
• Assist with website updates and development of web-enhanced applications for graduate use.
• Assist with end-of-program surveys, data aggregation, and analysis.
• Assist with social media to promote the graduate programs.
• Assist with Education Graduate Office staff meetings by taking minutes and sending meeting invitations.

Clientele

Prospective graduate students, currently enrolled graduate students, alumni, SMSU faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.

Supervision

The Director of Graduate Education provides advising and training.

Application Information

Send a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcript(s), and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Apply To

Tanya McCoss-Yerigan
Tanya.McCoss-Yerigan@SMSU.edu
(320) 981-0041

University & Community

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU prioritizes excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching and advising, and close student-faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, is to provide access to university-level programs in liberal arts and professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region, reflected in its curricula, cultural programs, diverse staff and student body, and cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.