Online Learning & Transfer Partnerships – Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives

The Online Learning & Transfer Partnerships Graduate Assistant will learn and assist with the logistics, communications, planning, collaborations, and documentation required for all programming and partnerships overseen by the Office. This includes learning and engaging in all aspects of the higher education system, from recruitment, retention, support services, and academic areas to graduation.

Salary & Appointment

The position is appointed annually from August–May. The annual stipend is $8,000, paid biweekly, with a tuition waiver for SMSU graduate classes. The graduate assistant will work 14–20 hours per week during the semester.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a master’s degree program at SMSU.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have demonstrated excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must be able to use and/or learn a wide variety of technology tools.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Communicate with prospective students by phone, email, text, social media, and other methods.
• Monitor the SMSU onboarding/orientation process and D2L Brightspace student support.
• Monitor the Online Learning Program email address.
• Assist with recruitment strategies.
• Assist with data reconciliation and record maintenance.
• Support the Coordinator with projects and workflow documentation.
• Demonstrate remote work skills and participate in weekly on-campus collaboration.

Clientele

• Prospective and current fully online students, mainly undergraduate but some graduate.
• Parents of prospective fully online students.
• SMSU faculty, staff, and administration.
• Partner community college representatives, business and community leaders, and others.

Supervision

The Online Learning Coordinator will provide training and supervision.

Application Information

Send a resume and three professional references, either contact information or letters of reference.

Apply To

Office of Online Learning & Transfer Partnerships
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258

You may also submit applications by email to OnlineLearning@SMSU.edu.

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.