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Graduate Student Assistant for Faculty Senate

Graduate Student Assistant for Faculty Senate

Chapman University

Orange, CA • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40254
Job Number
SE212324
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Provost's Office
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Graduate Student Assistant for Faculty Senate
Academic Year
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester
All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad
Anticipated Pay Range
$17.00-$17.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Kelli Fuery
Supervisor Email
kfuery@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date
08/03/2026
Projected End Date
05/31/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
This position provides live technical support for Faculty Senate meetings and assists with broader Senate-related administrative and digital tasks. The ideal candidate will be responsive to email, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a professional academic setting.
Responsibilities
  • Provide real-time technical support during monthly Faculty Senate meetings (Fridays, 1:00-4:00 PM)
  • Set up and manage Zoom and Yuja platforms for virtual/hybrid meetings
  • Assist with screen sharing, session recording, and troubleshooting any immediate technical issues
  • Manage Al-based assistant tools as needed during meetings
  • Support faculty presenters with launching and navigating PowerPoint or other visual materials
  • Assist in the collection and management of votes using Qualtrics or similar tools
  • Ensure seamless operation of all digital platforms before, during, and after meetings
  • Organize and maintain Faculty Senate materials on SharePoint and Canvas
  • Improve design of a user-friendly SharePoint site for accessibility and usability of Senate documents and resources
  • Support other Senate-related administrative or technology tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • Enrollment as a graduate student during the 2026-2027 academic year
  • Availability for:
    • All in-person Faculty Senate meetings (Fridays, 1:00-4:00 PM, once per month)
    • Weekly meetings and check-in consultations as needed

Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Yuja (video capture and content management)
  • Experience with Al-powered tools (e.g., real-time transcription or note-taking applications)
  • Experience using SharePoint for organizing and sharing materials

Special Instructions to Applicants
Demonstrated Proficiency With:
  • Zoom (meeting setup, screen sharing, breakout rooms, and recording)
  • Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint
  • Canvas
  • Qualtrics (survey creation and response management)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS

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