Graduate Assistantships

Job Summary

Level III: Research/Instructional Support - The USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) team proposes to work with a graduate assistant to support the dissemination of various GWEP initiatives. This expense is not expected to continue into Year 4.

Primary Duties:

• Work with manuscript development team
• Scheduling and supporting manuscript teams
• Conduct literature reviews
• Other responsibilities related to manuscript development

Periodic Duties:

• Report and data preparation
• Attend team meetings
• Complete CITI and IRB training

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree, Healthcare experience and/or interest in research, writing and older adults preferred, Strong writing skills, ability to problem solve, able to work independently on campus (and remotely, if necessary) and knowledge of using Excel, Microsoft Teams and Outlook

• Active Listening
• Microsoft Office Word
• Project Planning
• Research
• Typing/Word Processing
• Writing
• Written Communication
• Microsoft Teams

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Mrs. Mary Scheller, Communications Associate in the Health Professions Center.

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Job Summary

Level III: Research/Instructional Support - Graduate Assistant to support the USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) team in the area of Advance Care Planning (ACP). This expense is not expected to continue into Year 4.

Primary Duties:

• Be certified as Respecting Choices First Steps ACP facilitator (March/April 2022)
• Disseminate ACP outcomes & initiatives on the GWEP website in a user-friendly fashion
• Support the efforts of the ACP team to onboard the new ACP facilitator

Periodic Duties:

• Report and data preparation
• Attend team meetings
• Website updates

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree, Health care experience and/or interest in advance care planning preferred., Strong written and verbal skills, ability to problem solve, able to work independently on campus (and remotely, if necessary) and knowledge of using Excel, Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office Word
• Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Research
• Strong Work Ethic
• Teamwork

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Mrs. Mary Scheller, Communications Associate in the Health Professions Center.

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Job Summary

Level II: Administrative/Research Support - The Graduate Studies Graduate Assistant will assist the Director of Graduate Studies with research and special projects. Assist the Graduate Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator with marketing and communication projects.

Primary Duties:

• Collect and sort data for regular marketing activities
• Assist director with research
• Campus tours to prospective Graduate Students
• Email communication to prospective Graduate Students
• Assist with CRM system updates
• Assisting with the creation of social media and/or website postings
• Other duties as assigned

Periodic Duties:

• Assisting with marketing research
• Attending special events, Graduate School Fairs and Career Expos
• Reviewing social media analytics
  
  

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree required. Some experience and/or related studies in data analytics is preferred. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone and as a member of a team.

• Active Listening
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Word
• Multitasking
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Social Media
• Strong Work Ethic
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Typing/Word Processing
• Writing
• Written Communication

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Ms. Lindsey Gibson, Graduate Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator in Graduate Studies.

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Job Summary

Level II: Administrative/Research Support - Provide administrative support for the Residence Life department in the following areas: hiring, training, supervision, administration, and evaluation of staff. Develop and foster a community congruent with the departmental and university mission, goals, and core values.

Primary Duties:

• Assist with supervision of and provide direction to the Resident Assistant (RA) staff in apartment areas with the Area Coordinators.
• Co-facilitate weekly staff meetings with RA staff.
• Facilitate individual meetings with staff members as needed or requested.
• Schedule the RA desk shifts for the Community Center desk as needed.

Periodic Duties:

• Attend regular meetings with the Area Coordinator staff.
• Attend regular meetings with Housing and Residence Life staff as necessary.
• Attend all training programs for Housing and Residence Life, including periodic divisional meetings and trainings.
• Assist Area Coordinators in handling student conduct cases and CARE follow-up as needed.
• Assist with departmental projects.
• Assist with Housing and Residence Life programs such as housing contract renewal, check in and check out processes, Orientation, Open House, and student staff recruitment and selection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Details/Requirements/Skills:

• Active Listening
• Delegating
• Leadership
• Management
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Word
• Multitasking
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Problem-Solving
• Project Planning
• Self-Starter
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Written Communication

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Ms. Amy Price, Director of Housing and Residence Life.

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Job Summary

Level I: Administrative Support - Assist in the administration of all aspects of the Intramural Sports program including Club Sports. There will also be opportunities to work with other programs in the RFW Department.

Primary Duties:

• Plan, promote, supervise, evaluate and conduct Intramural Sports activities.
• Assist with the hiring, training and evaluation of Intramural Supervisors, Official and Scorekeepers.
• Attend and conduct Captain's Meetings for all League Sports.
• Assist with scheduling of sport activities as well as Official and Scorekeepers to work them.
• Maintain daily office hours and supervise nightly activities as needed.
• Assist with advising of individual Club Sports including but not limited to advising Club travel and hosted events, club activities, special events and club finances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Periodic Duties:

• Assist with Special Events. (Labor Day at the Lake, Rec madness and more)
• Assist in the operation of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.
• Assist with Student Wellness programs.
• Assist with Outdoor adventure trips as needed and care of equipment.
• Attend weekly Professional Staff meetings.
• Assist with payroll of student employees.
• Help with care of, maintenance and inventory of all equipment.

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Sport Management or related major required. Some experience in Campus Recreation (as a participant, scorekeeper, official or supervisor) preferred. Strong communication skills are essential.

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Mr. Joseph Gratz, Assistant Director of Intramurals.

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Job Summary

Level III: Research/Instructional Support - The SwISTEM Graduate Assistant is integral in assisting with outreach event coordination, curricular programmatic development and implementation, and marketing and communications for the SwISTEM Resource Center.

Primary Duties:

• Curriculum development and leadership for Coding for Kids Club. The Coding for Kids Club is for upper elementary and middle school children and takes place 1 - 2 days per week for nine weeks in the spring and fall semesters. During the club, students are introduced to basic coding principles using a variety of computer science programs and tools. Typical club enrollment is between 15 - 20 students.
• FIRST LEGO League Head Referee. The SwISTEM graduate assistant is responsible for learning the official rules of the 2021 FIRST LEGO League Challenge and recruiting and training four officials for the challenge at USI during the fall semester (Saturday in November). The FIRST LEGO League event is a high energy nationwide event that hosts over 100 students (ages 9-14) to compete against one another using LEGO autonomous robots.
• Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair. The SwISTEM graduate assistant will aid the director in marketing and communications efforts for the 2022 Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair in March. This will include the creation of social media campaigns, promotional items, and web content. This person will also assist in other aspects of event planning and execution.

Periodic Duties:

• Newsletter development assistance
• Child Protection Policy compliance coordination

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or education required. Some experience in afterschool programming or adolescent outreach events preferred. Basic knowledge of coding, past participation in science fairs, experience with 3D printers very helpful but not required. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Coding Languages (Introductory or willing to learn)
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Word
• Organization
• Project Planning
• Social Media
• Writing
• Written Communication

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Mrs. Allison Grabert, Director of Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center.

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Job Summary

Level II: Administrative/Research Support - Graduate Assistant will assist Undergraduate Admissions with recruitment efforts including but not limited to application processing, campus visit programming, customer service in-person, electronically, and via phone.

Primary Duties:

• Providing customer service to prospective students and families in person and on the phone
• Data processing for application evaluation
• Assisting with the management of student workers and supporting the Campus Visit Program

Periodic Duties:

• Assisting with large recruitment events
• Presenting to groups and meeting with families

Additional Details / Requirements / Skills:

Bachelor's degree required. Familiarity with USI student offerings and/or customer service experience is preferred.

• Active Listening
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Multitasking
• Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Public Speaking
• Strong Work Ethic
• Teamwork
• Written Communication

For additional questions about this assistantship and to schedule an interview, please contact Mrs. Koryn Parsons, Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

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