Graduate Assistant for Office Support Facilities

Graduate Assistant for Office Support Facilities

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Office Support Facilities

SUPERVISOR: Director of Physical Plant

DEPARTMENT:  Facilities

LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Part-time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Graduate Assistant to provide administrative and accounting support to the Facilities Office. The successful candidate will assist with data entry, invoice processing, and general clerical duties, helping to ensure smooth daily operations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter vendor bills and invoices into the financial system.
• Verify receipts and match them to purchase orders and invoices.
• Assist with general filing and organization of invoices.
• Support with miscellaneous office tasks as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all work performed.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

• Must be enrolled in a Tiffin University graduate program.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS

• As a Graduate Assistant, you receive 100% of tuition (including books, class lab fees, and technology fees) covered by Tiffin University and a $4,800 standardized annual stipend.
• Graduate Assistants must be regularly admitted into one of Tiffin University’s graduate programs. They must be enrolled and attending a minimum of 4 credit hours each term.
• The Graduate Assistant must work 1000 hours or fewer for the year (and may not exceed 20 hours per week).
• Graduate assistants are required to be continuously enrolled and attending courses and working their assistantship through Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters.
• Graduate Assistants are not required to work on University-paid holidays and will follow the staff holiday schedule. Any variations must receive prior approval from the supervisor. 
• Graduate Assistants are considered part-time employees and are not employed in a permanent classification. Meaning, Graduate Assistants are not eligible for benefits, including sick and annual leave, health and life insurance, and retirement.
• If selected as a Graduate Assistant, students must successfully pass a criminal background check.

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