Graduate Assistant – Office of Advising Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Office of Advising Job Description: The Office of Advising Graduate Assistant works closely with the Director of Advising, the Office of Advising team, and primarily with first-year students to ensure a successful transition to college and to educate them about university-wide expectations and resources. Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive, regular, and proactive academic and transitional support through developmentally appropriate experiences that holistically support the student in all aspects of their lives - academic, personal, and professional. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversees and provides leadership to Office of Advising Peer Leaders (PLs) – desk hours, effective communication with peer leaders, events, and weekly interaction with PLs. Active participant/leader at PL meetings. Assists with planning and organizing Office of Advising events Create and post flyers, promotional ads for Office of Advising and TAS Assists with notetaking at Office of Advising meetings Assists with Office of Advising Peer Leader trainings Assists with First-Generation Student planning and programing Assists with the delivery of activities and programs for Office of Advising peer leaders Assists with the delivery of activities and programs for first-year students Connect first-year students to campus resources Work with Office of Advising to establish strategic, effective partnerships and work collaboratively with campus colleagues to support student success and retention initiatives Confidentiality (retention data from Registrar's Office). Assists the Office of Advising with student intervention support Participate in university events related to the Office of Advising involvement (Orientation, Admissions events) Responsible for Office of Advising social media and writing social media data reports Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills Must be accepted into a graduate program at Mount St. Mary's University. Bachelor's Degree Required Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Salary/Hours/Benefits A stipend of $6000 per academic year. 20 hours per week for 9 months (August – May) Tuition Remission Benefits (2 courses in the fall and 2 courses in the spring). Full Time/Part Time: Part time Benefits of Mount Graduate Assistantships Gain expertise in a field of study while working part time for the Mount. Enhance research & leadership skills. Acquire administrative experience in the Mount academic setting. Receive partial tuition remission to assist with educational expenses. To Learn More About Mount GA Opportunities visit: Admissions Information: https://admission.msmary.edu/portal/GraduateAssistantship GA Frequently Asked Questions: https://msmary.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-students-admissions-faq.html #J-18808-Ljbffr