Job Information
Paul Smith's College Academic Affairs Graduate Assistant in Paul Smiths, New York
Position: Academic Affairs Graduate Assistant
Status: Part-time, (20hrs/week)
Department: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Dean of Curriculum
Start Date: Fall Semester 2024
Compensation: Stipend, Room, and Tuition
Description:
The Academic Affairs Graduate Assistant will primarily assist with the College’s reaccreditation process. Reaccreditation occurs every 8 years. It begins with a plan for self-study, followed by a self-study, and then a visit by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), the entity that accredits colleges in our region. We will write our plan for self-study in fall 2024. In spring 2025, we will continue to prepare for launching our self-study by focusing on supporting and analyzing data on course and program assessment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Facilitating communication, including, but not limited to, taking notes at committee meetings, and writing updates.
Collecting data, analyzing data, and report writing.
Assist with other duties as needed or assigned in Academic Affairs (includes all PSC programs).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution and enrollment in Paul Smith’s College Master’s degree programs.
Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
Must have training and/or experience in data collection and analysis as well as report writing.
Have excellent communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Preference to those who have experience working in education, especially higher education.
Helpful to already understand how to construct, achieve, and assess learning objectives.
Work 20 hours per week on campus during regular business hours (M-F 8-4:30).
Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V