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Graduate Assistantships
Updated: 10/07/09
OHIO Upward Bound
Primary Responsibilities for Graduate Assistants
OHIO Upward Bound (OU UB) is a successful college access program that was established in 1967 in the College of Education. The program provides early academic intervention and support services, as well as positive social and cultural enrichment opportunities that help prospective first-generation college students develop skills that are needed for matriculation to and graduation from a postsecondary institution.
OU UB has two graduate assistant advisor positions available for Winter and Spring Quarters. The graduate assistantships provide diverse opportunities to work directly with student-participants from 15 partnership high schools in southeast Ohio, to conduct research on college access programs and first-generation college students, and to collaborate with the UB administrative team on various projects and initiatives associated with recruitment, retention, and alumni success.
Graduate assistant advisors must have some experience providing academic advising/guidance counseling to high school students and/or first-year college students. S/he must also have a desire to learn more about college access and educational outreach. In addition, graduate assistant advisors must possess excellent leadership skills, strong written and oral communication, and highly efficient organizational abilities. An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented groups is imperative.
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University Communications and Marketing
University Communications and Marketing (UCM) serves the mission of Ohio University by designing and executing effective communications strategies in support of University initiatives and priorities.
News, publications, video production, satellite operations, and Web production are all a part of UCM. Each of these media platforms is staffed with skilled professionals who use the latest technologies to convey University-related news and events and champion the institution's programs, goals, and vision of the future. These messages serve both internal audiences (students, faculty, and staff) as well as external constituencies (alumni, parents, donors, and the general public).
In addition to the University's Web presence, UCM produces Outlook, an Ohio University news Web site featuring daily updates, and provides photography and publication assistance. In addition to the hundreds of other media projects produced by UCM, these services play vital roles in linking alumni and constituents around the world with the important events and unique stories that continue to secure Ohio University's stature as a national leader in education.
INTERNSHIP POSITION: Marketing Graduate Assistant
DATES: Academic year beginning Fall 2009
STIPEND: $3,000 for each academic quarter (Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010)
LOCATION: Scott Quadrangle, Athens, OH
CONTACT PERSON: Shelly Ramey, Department Administrator
E: rameys@ohio.edu P: 740.593.2200
DESCRIPTION
You will help develop communication and marketing plans to meet the goals of University divisions/units. Examples of divisions you will support include the Cutler Scholars program, the Diversity, Access and Equity department, Student Affairs and Admissions.
This person will conduct research to understand trends and benchmark our peer institutions to identify new approaches and best practices that will be receptive to target audiences. The Marketing GA will work with UCM's creative and communication teams to produce collateral materials that will benefit University clients in receiving improved and expanded responses from various target audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
COLLATERAL MATERIALS
* Develop written and website-based materials for use by departments to achieve their goals in reaching their target audiences.
MARKETING TECHNIQUES
* Conduct research (survey, focus groups, etc.) to understand trends and identify new approaches to marketing plans and services for University clients.
* Develop and implement specific approaches to marketing specific client initiatives and programs to achieve agreed upon goals.
* Develop marketing plans for assigned client projects
* Assist in research and analysis of University's academic marketing campaign
QUALIFICATIONS
* Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
* Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
* Basic Desktop Publishing and Website Management skills (e.g.: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe PageMaker / Photoshop, etc.)
* Positive attitude, flexibility and problem solving mentality.
* Willingness to provide public presentations in a variety of settings
* Desire to work in a social service setting with a wide range of individuals with diverse needs.
SUPERVISION
You will be assisted, directed, and supervised by UCM's Executive Director and work with other managers on the communication and creative teams.
PERSONAL OUTCOMES
This internship will provide an opportunity for exposure to various aspects of marketing. You will gain direct 'hands on' experience while developing an understanding of the marketing functions that support the institution. You have the ability to develop a portfolio of projects produced from client assignments.
Please contact Shelly Ramey by October 15, 2009.
The Global Leadership Center (GLC), an interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program, invites competitive applications for one assistantship for winter and spring quarters 2010. The GLC prepares students for leadership opportunities in a rapidly changing environment by exposure to global issues and cultures in a team atmosphere led by faculty. Graduate students from any major may apply. The position requires an average of 10 hours work per week and carries a tuition waiver. This assistantship may become full time fall quarter 2010 and, if so, will carry a stipend in addition to the tuition waiver.
The principal responsibilities of the teaching assistantship are to:
1. Assist faculty with project-based learning, work with student teams in class sessions and online, evaluate student work, keep course grade books, design and develop projects and, in some instances, teach GLC 100.
2. Work with students and faculty to create a living and learning environment that promotes international and cross-cultural understanding, initiate and participate in programs and activities that expose GLC students to global issues and give them opportunities to interact with students and visitors from other countries.
3. Help the GLC develop a network of international project and internship contacts.
4. Assist with recruiting for the GLC and attend non-classroom GLC functions.
Applicant qualifications include:
1. An international student (non-U.S. citizen) or an American student with significant international experience (e.g. living, working, and/or studying abroad) and teaching and/or professional experiences.
2. An enrolled graduate student in good standing who has completed at least one year of study on the Athens campus.
3. Proficient in English and (preferably) conversationally competent in at least one other language.
To apply, please email a brief letter of interest (maximum 500 words) and a resume to the Global Leadership Center (emery@ohiou.edu). Deadline for applications is Oct. 16, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled with top applicants who may also be asked to make a brief presentation to students. For more information please visit our website at www.ohiou.edu/glc.
Deadline for applications is Oct. 16, 2009 emery@ohio.edu
Upward Bound
For full consideration applicants must complete the OU UB Application for Financial Assistance (Graduate Appointment). To request an application please email upwardbound@ohio.edu or visit the Upward Bound office at McCracken, Office Suite 124.
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2009
Please find below more detailed information about the graduate assistant advisors responsibilities:
Graduate Assistant Advisor (1)
Academic Year responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Advise freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors @ 7 participating schools
a. Some travel to participating schools is required to advise student-participants on the following:
i. academic progress and improvement
ii. additional support services needed
iii. college and financial aid preparation
iv. career goals and objectives
b. Input all advising contact hours in program database (BLUMEN)
2. Monitor and manage SMARTTHINKING Online tutoring system
3. Work, in conjunction with the assistant director, on the quarterly newsletter
Summer Residential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Facilitate sessions for the staff training and professional development series
2. Supervise tutor/mentors progress advising and tutoring students
3. Coordinate the young men self-development series
4. Teach the Time Management and Study Skills course Rising sophomores and juniors
Graduate Assistant Advisor (2)
Academic Year responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Advise freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors @ 7 participating schools
a. Some travel to participating schools is required to advise student-participants on the following:
i. academic progress and improvement
ii. additional support services needed
iii. college and financial aid preparation
iv. career goals and objectives
b. Input all advising contact hours in program database (BLUMEN)
2. Coordinate and monitor T.I.M.E Mentor Program
3. Monitor and update program website information
4. Work, in conjunction with the director, on alumni tracking and relations researching postsecondary enrollment and persistence and developing stronger communication with UB graduates.
Summer Residential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Facilitate sessions for the staff training and professional development series
2. Supervise and assist bridge students with college preparation/work-study responsibilities
3. Teach the Time Management and Study Skills course Rising seniors
Average Length: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Admission Requirements: upwardbound@ohio.edu
Deadline for applications is October 16, 2009.
There are no other graduate assistantships available at this time. Please contact your academic department or refer the link below:
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