Graduate Assistant for Event Services

Description

Graduate Assistant for Event Services

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Event Services

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Campus Experiences and Projects

DEPARTMENT:  Event Services

LOCATION: On-Campus at Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Part-time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Event Services Office. The Graduate Assistant for Event Services will provide direct support to the office by managing tech setups and requirements for all campus reservations. The Graduate Assistant will also supervise student tech workers and schedule support for events, as needed. The GA will provide support for event services, as needed.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Event Services Graduate Assistant will be responsible for supporting the technology needs related to campus setups.
• The Graduate Assistant will assist with managing the event services reservation system. 
• The Graduate Assistant will supervise the student tech workers in the department.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director of Campus Experiences & Projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, information technology, or a similar field is required.

Other:

• Must be enrolled in Tiffin University’s graduate program. 
• Preference will be given to those pursuing a business or higher education graduate program. 
• Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Work well autonomously or in a team environment.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

GRADUATE ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate Assistants must be regularly admitted graduate students. They must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 credit hours each semester. If only enrolled in one term of a semester, the minimum is still 4 credit hours.
• If selected as a Graduate Assistant, students must successfully pass a criminal background check and sign an intellectual property and FERPA confidentiality agreement.
• Must work 1000 hours or fewer for the year.
• There is a $4,800 Standardized Annual Stipend for all Graduate Assistantships.
• 100% of Tuition Costs, Class Lab Fees, and Technology Fees are covered by Tiffin University.
• Graduate Assistants must work until the end of the semester in which they are currently enrolled. If the GA leaves at any time during the semester enrolled in, they are responsible for paying for that semester.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer