School of Communication and the Arts | Digital Media GSA

The Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) works on campus in an academic and administrative support role for the University. These roles can range from overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The GSA works a maximum of 20 hours per week (10m - 720 / 12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.

2. Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.

3. Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.

4. Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.

5. Create and edit any an all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.

6. Track attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.

7. Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.

8. Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.

9. Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.

10. Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes.

11. At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.

12. Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.

13. Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

1. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

2. Experience using Microsoft Office; preferred experience with Adobe, Creative Cloud, and professional video & audio equipment.

3. Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA.

4. Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.