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Position Information
Posting Number:
20245009V
Position Title:
Graduate Research Assistant
Posting Type
Student
Hours/week:
20
Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester
2024-2025 Academic Year
Location
Vasey Hall
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions:
1
Department:
576-Dean, Professional Studies
Contact Name:
Ryan Moffat
Contact Phone/Extension:
9-8033
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
The CPS Academic Programs Team is accepting applications for a postgraduate, part-time internship. This unique opportunity is geared towards individuals with an interest in exploring a career in higher education, specifically in teaching pedagogy and student support services. This position will assist the Academic Programs Team.This position will help with the creation and planning of current and new programs for students and faculty. The successful candidate will employ the use of student development theories to guide their experience. This position will complete a semester-long project that aligns with the student’s interests and the needs of the College.
Requirements:
60% ACADEMIC ADVISING AND STUDENT SUPPORT
Meet with and advise assigned students and assist with course registration
Prepare necessary documents for students (i.e., course registration form, degree completion plan, etc.)
Assist with student concerns’ communications including discovery process and appropriate response styles.
Utilize a holistic approach to academic advising
Oversee operation of the CPS Textbook Lending Library
Manage database of Villanova equivalents for transfer credits
Create preliminary transfer credit evaluations for newly admitted students based on official transcripts and transfer credit policies
Audit and maintain online information and messaging for consistency and accuracy
Student information hub in Blackboard
Villanova website content
Monitor advising email account, respond to emails, and triage messages as needed
Assist Advising team with programming around Orientation, Commencement, and Pre-College Summer Academy (PCSA)
Assist in the planning and facilitation of student support event(s) and outreach initiatives – i.e., Non-Traditional Students, Transfer Students, First Generation Students’ Weeks throughout the year
Prepare marketing content for CPS social media outlets.
Assist with Personal Enrichment registration in the Fall and Spring semesters
Assist Advising team in daily tasks and attend meetings when appropriate
Send announcement emails (i.e., last day to add/drop, WX, etc.) from Blackboard and/or advisor email account
Maintain tracking documents to ensure newly admitted students are receiving necessary onboarding information
Undertake benchmarking research to ensure the team’s efforts and services are aligned with institutional goals, higher education trends, and academic advising scholarship
Collaborate with teams in CPS and across the University to understand the collective nature of advising
25% PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Attend monthly operations meetings and record meeting minutes
Attend Go-NoGo meetings as needed to determine the viability of enrollments for a course to run. Gain a keen understanding of College and fiscal decision-making
Assist with course data reporting on enrollment, grades, attrition and understanding the variety of ways the College uses the data
Attend select Prof Ed course/program orientation(s) as a student services learning opportunity as needed
10% INDUSTRY/COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Collaborate with teams in CPS and across the University to understand the collective nature of advising
Work with Academic Programs team and campus partners, when applicable, on development and coordination of courses/events
Participate in relevant professional development activities and/or associations
Join NACADA and complete one eTutorial
Complete Clifton Strengths assessment
Represent the advising team and the CPS at various campus events sponsored by CPS and/or the University
5% ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned by Academic Programs team
Participate in events with CPS on occasional nights and weekends
Participate in College social events and team-building activities when appropriate
Additional Information:
Formal Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; Currently in a master’s program, preferably counseling, higher education, or related field
Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities across the College’s programs.
Candidate must have strong organizational, time management and relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills are required. The candidate selected must also communicate professionally and efficiently within a fast-paced environment.
The candidate must be proficient in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft office products, extremely proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. General knowledge of office principles and procedures is required.
The individual must have a deep commitment to the College of Professional Studies, to the University’s Catholic/Augustinian heritage and the advancement of its mission, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Physical Demands Summary:
Wage Rate:
$18/ hr for Masters students or $21/hr for Doctoral students
Posting Detail Information
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
Yes
No
* Do you possess a bachelor's degree?
No Response
Yes
No
* Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?
