School of Education – Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives

The School of Education (SoE) Graduate Student position will support advising, recruitment, and retention for the SoE.

Salary & Appointment

The position is appointed annually from August to May. The annual stipend is $8,000, paid biweekly, with 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 technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to correspondence within and representing the SoE.
• Communicate with prospective and enrolled students.
• Assist with maintaining and updating marketing and advising materials for the SoE.
• Monitor students’ progress in the program while maintaining confidentiality for active and inactive candidates.
• Assist education staff with research relevant to advising, recruitment, and retention.
• Support the House of Education Living & Learning Community and affinity groups.
• Complete other responsibilities or duties as assigned by the Director of Advising, Recruitment, & Retention, SoE Chairperson, and SoE support staff.
• Maintain a resource/database for aspiring educators and provide outreach.
• Support grant application work focusing on advising, recruitment, and retention in Education.
• Review the SMSU website for accuracy regarding SoE information.
• Assist with data collection for advising, recruitment, and retention.
• Assist in organizing and participating in prospective student visits, Mustang Days, orientation programs, conferences, and committee work.
• Assist with social media to promote the Teacher Preparation Program and SoE programs.

Clientele

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

Supervision

Director of Advising, Recruitment, & Retention in collaboration with the SoE Chairperson.

Application Information

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

Apply To

SMSU Graduate Office
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258

Direct inquiries about the position to the Director of Advising, Recruitment, & Retention at Stephanie.DeVos@SMSU.edu or the Chairperson of the SoE at Sonya.Vierstraete@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.