School: Carthage College
Department: Center for Student Success
Position: Schedule: 20 hours per week
Tuition Remission: 8 graduate credit hours of tuitionremission during each semester of the award including the summer session and 4 credits over the J-term.
Stipend: $8,000
Description: Carthage College's Center for Student Success (CSS) is seeking qualified applicants for aSpecial Populations and Projects Graduate Assistant position. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a two-year graduate program at CarthageCollege and meet the position requirements below.
CSS facilitates students' successful transition to the College and supportsongoing academic success and persistence through graduation. Center for Student Success staff work closely with other college personnel toholistically address the academic, personal, and social needs of students, with particular focus on supporting underrepresented/underservedstudent populations. CSS supports students using a data-informed, comprehensive approach which leverages the expertise, influence, andresources of campus partners to support student learning and remove barriers to students' success.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : The will support the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness and CSS Staff with tasks related tospecial populations and projects. Duties may include, but not be limited to assisting with:
Programming for special populationsnot limited to veteran students, first-generation students, commuting students, and transfer students. Some examples of programming includea commuter student breakfast, a transfer student mentoring program, and a series of first-generation programming, etc. UtilizingNavigate to pull data used identify student needs and issues. Co-advising student groups associated with special studentpopulations Completing program planning tasks, such as room and technology reservations, preparing presentations and facilitatingtrainings, developing and coordinating marketing and communication, identifying needed supplies and resources, implementing assessmentprocesses, keeping track of related budget items, creating and updating course and programming materials Collaborating with on- andoff-campus partners regarding student population opportunities and needs, as appropriate, and to identify and update resources and referralinformation Assisting with Navigate data-auditing, programming implementation, training and communication asneeded Identifying and developing overall wellness needs and initiatives with the Assistant Dean Attend regular CSS staffmeetings and one on one meetings with supervisor Attend campus meetings as appropriate Assisting with the implementation ofvarious CSS events/programs Answering emails in the email account as appropriate Engaging in ongoing professional development by learning best practices, etc. Collaboratingwith office and campus staff and faculty and contributing to the overall function and mission of the Center for StudentSuccess Providing excellent customer service, demonstrating integrity and initiative Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree is required. Admission into Carthage College's graduate program isrequired. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
Applicant Information: To be considered, complete the online application to the Graduate School, . Inaddition, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references via email to: Kelly Smith,Assistant Dean for Student Success and Wellness - .
ABOUTCARTHAGE Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the bestliberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated facultyand staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduatestudents. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School byU.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create anenvironment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including membersof ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteranstatus or status as an individual with a disability.
