Position Summary
Walsh University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Counseling and Human Development (CHD) Program. The Graduate Assistant will assist with various tasks in support of the CHD program, interacting with faculty and students. The Graduate Assistant is a master’s level student enrolled in the CHD program by the time of his/her appointment as a GA and throughout his/her graduate studies at Walsh. Only students in good academic standing or fully admitted to pursue a degree in Counseling and Human Development will be considered for this position.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Initiating and completing assigned tasks, such as creating and compiling training manuals and resources in support of the CHD program, faculty, and students.
- Assisting faculty with their scholarship projects (e.g., literature reviews, gathering materials for professional presentations, etc.).
- Assisting faculty with psychological assessments (e.g., ordering, maintaining resources, etc.).
- Maintaining CHD GA group site in Office 365 and creating electronic files for data storage.
- Responding to immediate and varying full-time faculty, contingency faculty, and Program Chair requests for assistance on various projects (e.g., assessment and accreditation, marketing of events), courses, etc.
- Responding to student and staff needs in a timely fashion.
- Maintaining files, email distribution lists, and disseminating information related to the program.
- Completing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Graduate Assistants must have the ability to work independently with minimal instructions. They will work 20 hours each week and this may include untraditional office hours since the program is being offered online, working with students and faculty who are located in various time zones. Though there will be some required or opportunities for “remote work,” only students who are able to maintain office hours on a consistent basis at the Walsh University campus in North Canton, OH, will be considered for the position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork
Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
Education: Bachelor’s degree and enrolled as a Walsh University graduate student in Counseling and Human Development.
Work Experience
- Requires competence at both entry-level skills and more advanced professional skills.
Skills And Abilities
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- The Graduate Assistant must be able to work independently and also collaboratively with the Office Manager, the Program Chair, and the program faculty.
- Must have proficient technology skills, including data entry and competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular).
- Must also have good communication skills and interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, and students.
- Must maintain a high level of ethical conduct in approaching and/or disseminating sensitive information and managing confidential data and records (e.g., per FERPA).
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work untraditional hours as needed to support the CHD program
