Description Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Beard Center on Aging
Supervisor's Title & Department: Director of The Beard Center on Aging
Session: Academic (August 12, 2024 - May 16, 2025) This is a one-year placement with an opportunity for re-application and hire.
Hourly Rate & Leadership Classification: $20.00
Average hours per week: Up to 16 hours per week
Job Purpose: The graduate assistant assists in the daily functions of the Beard Center on Aging including event coordination and marketing promotion.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
Assist with special projects and community events including a Regional Health Fair, Lynchburg City's Rec Tech program that will help older adults learn to use technology, a regional Aging in Place Expo, a conference on Aging, and a statewide effort to develop brain healthy communities
Work with the Beard Center's local Consortium on Aging that is comprised of agencies, organizations, and individuals in southwestern Virginia working together to create communities for all ages
Assist with the scheduling, support, and supervision of six work-study students, volunteers, and interns
Assist the director in the development and presentation of of programs for community education, professional training, and classroom lectures
Assist with the management of the Genworth Aging and Caregiving Resource Center including handling information and referral requests (under the director's supervision) that come in from the community and the securing of new resources for the Center
Assist the Administrative Assistant as needed
Answer the phone and assist persons who come in and need assistance when the Director and Administrative Assistant is not available
Assist with event planning meetings including leading meetings, taking notes, and leading projects
Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in non-profit management, business, and public health. The position will be tailored to the abilities, interests, and career aspirations of the student and the needs of the Center.
Qualifications Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in non-profit management, business, and public health. The position will be tailored to the abilities, interests, and career aspirations of the student and the needs of the Center.
Skills Required:
Genuine interest in working with older adultsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who can work with minimal supervision - Able to work independently and as part of a teamLeadership skillsAbility to work with diverse populationsProficiency in Google Office Suite and Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word, in particular)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail-orientedInnovative and out-of-the-box thinkerExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong ethics and discretion for dealing with confidential, sensitive information
