Graduate Student Assistant Jobs in Independence, MO

Position Summary

The Student Success Coach Graduate Assistant works one-on-one with students who need additional academic support. The GA will help students identify challenges, develop strategies for improvement, and connect with appropriate university resources. Tuition remission for 12 graduate credit hours per academic year (6 fall, 6 spring). 

This is an in-person position requiring 220 working hours during the academic year. The weekly schedule is flexible and will be determined with the supervisor based on the GA’s class schedule and departmental needs. Once established, the schedule should remain consistent throughout the semester.

Responsibilities:

• Meet individually with students to provide academic success coaching.
• Help students develop skills related to:
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Study skills
  • Goal setting
  • Communicating with professors
  • Balancing academic and personal commitments
  • Creating plans to catch up when falling behind
  • Building academic confidence
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services.
• Provide outreach to students identified through Navigate alerts, progress reports, midterm grades, and other Student Success initiatives.
• Record student meeting notes and outreach in Navigate.
• Participate in training and meetings with the Student Success team as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• The successful candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, a commitment to student development, higher education, creativity, vision, passion, and compassion are imperative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively one-on-one with students
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Experience working with college students is preferred but not required
• The Office of Student Success Graduate Assistant position involves substantial direct involvement with students and staff in various capacities, as such it is expected that the GA must conduct themselves as a professional staff member while in the office which includes dress, behavior, and attitude. 
• Project assignment will be consistent with needs, interests and expertise. The GA is expected to work the appropriate number of hours based on the allotted hours stated in the Graduate Assistant policy. The term of this position is based on the availability of the successful candidate but shall not exceed two full academic years. 

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.