Graduate Assistant - Generalist (AD1935)

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The PhD Psychology program 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 peer mentor relationships for doctoral students within their first two terms of the program. The GA will be available to new students through student’s first course (PSYC 8004 Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology) and through one-on-one interactions with students via email during the first two terms.  The GA will provide support and help students locate pertinent Walden resources. This individual will also provide new students with tips for success, strategies for handling challenges, and guidance from a peer’s perspective. The GA reports to the Associate Dean and is a virtual position.

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:

• Respond to requests for peer support via classroom GA Peer Support button.
• Maintain list of specific students to track and contact on weekly basis, during first two terms.
• Meet with program leadership regularly to review work.
• Set and maintain a regular schedule for contacting students by email or via Teams conferencing.
• Engage with students proactively, respond promptly to interactions and questions, and provide students with peer-to-peer support during their first term(s) of doctoral study.
• Provide students guidance on Walden academic resources, support services, and tips to prepare for and attend their first dissertation class.
• Refer students to other departments, such as Academic Advising and Financial Aid, when appropriate.
• Be flexible to assist throughout the week, including evenings and weekends, to best serve the needs of a global student body.
• 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 with one residency successfully completed.
• Must be in good academic standing with the university, with 3.5 GPA and no holds on student account or code of conduct violations.
• 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.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.