Graduate Assistant - Generalist (AD1935)

Walden University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The School of Forensic Psychology at Walden University seeks a Walden doctoral student for the 10-hour per week position of Graduate Assistant (GA). The GA will assist the program with technical assistance and general administrative and support duties as assigned by the Program Director/Associate Dean or his designee.

As part of your application for this position, please submit a cover letter addressing why you want to be a GA and how your education and experience has prepared you for the position. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, the GA will:

• Engage with Program Director/ and faculty to accomplish administrative tasks including data analysis, communicating with faculty, and managing special projects.
• Be flexible to assist throughout Associate Dean or his designee the week, including evenings and weekends, to best serve the needs of a global student body.
• Attend departmental team meetings with program Coordinator, Core Faculty and Program Director/Associate Dean.
• Commit approximately 40 hours per month (10 hours per week) to this role.

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Prior experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring students preferred.
• Skilled at connecting and building rapport with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Ability to adapt to changes of program cycle during the academic year.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a current, active Walden doctoral student with at least four quarters or three semesters of enrollment, currently in coursework stage of program (not proposal or dissertation stage) with one residency successfully completed.
• Must be in good academic standing with the university, with 3.5 GPA and no holds on student account.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Must demonstrate that she/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

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