Graduate Assistant in the Business Division

Job Description

Graduate Assistant in the Business Division | Southwestern College

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Southwestern College, located in Winfield, KS. Southwestern College, established in 1885, is a private non-profit institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, providing a traditional higher education environment. This Graduate Assistant position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and administrative support skills within the Business Division while pursuing an MBA degree. The role is critical for the smooth operation and administrative functions of the division.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Academic Year
• Location: In-person, Winfield, KS
• Pay: $5000 yearly
• Team: Business Division staff
• Mission: To provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Division while pursuing graduate studies.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Teams

What You’ll Actually Do
• Proctoring Services: Coordinate the timing and administration of make-up exams for students, ensuring verification of student identity, enforcement of time limits, and reporting any incidents to faculty to maintain academic integrity.
• Alumni Database Development: Establish and continuously maintain a comprehensive Business Division alumni/alumnae database through diligent utilization of primary and secondary research methods.
• Administrative Support: Assist with essential tasks such as taking classroom attendance, accurately entering and recording attendance records into designated databases, and ordering necessary office supplies using college procurement systems.
• Division Engagement: Provide assistance with various Business Division events as they arise, and actively participate in bi-weekly division staff meetings to contribute to team discussions and planning.
• Office Upkeep: Contribute to the overall organization and regular upkeep of the Business Division office, ensuring a tidy and functional environment for staff and students.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A bachelor’s degree is required, with applicants needing to obtain acceptance into Southwestern College’s MBA program for this Early Career Graduate Assistant role.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Teams applications is essential, coupled with the ability to dedicate approximately 20 hours weekly to position duties during normal business hours.
• Skills: Key skills include strong organizational abilities for office upkeep and database management, meticulous data entry for attendance and alumni records, and effective coordination for exam proctoring.