Graduate Assistant, School of Professional and Continuing Education, James Madison University, USA
Virginia ,United States
- Posted Date: 06/02/2023
- Expires on: 07/31/2023
| Working Title | Hybrid Classroom Intern |
| Posting Number | G1300 |
| Position Type | Graduate Assistant |
| Position Status | Part Time |
| College/Division | School of Professional & Continuing Education |
| Department | 100066 – Professional & Continuing Education |
| Stipend Amount | $8,898 |
Position Summary Information
| General Information | The Lifelong Learning Institute in the School of Professional and Continuing Education is seeking a reliable, responsible student to intern with our department. The intern will facilitate the technology for our hybrid courses, troubleshoot technology issues for instructors, and ensure both in-person and online participants are successfully engaged. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | Learn the technology and best practices of a hybrid classroom. Function as the technical person for the duration of a class, as well as 15 minutes before and after the class ends. Respond to participant questions that are technology related. Provide direction and solutions to common connectivity issues. Connect online participants as they enter the online classroom. Place participants in break-out rooms as needed within a curriculum. Provide technology training where needed and support for hybrid communication to instructors and participants. The GA is expected to work an average of 20 hours per week. |
| Qualifications | Prompt, responsible, professional. Able to be on-site at the Ice House for all classes. Good interpersonal skills. Exceptional communication skills. Previous work with older adults preferred.
Interns must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits undergraduate, 5 credits graduate). |
| Conditions of Employment | Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met: The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.
The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency
After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship. These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Date | 05/30/2023 |
| Beginning Review Date | 06/12/2023 |
| Closing Date | 07/31/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Proposed Starting Date | 08/21/2023 |
| EEO Statement | James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. |
| Reasonable Accommodation Request | If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or [email protected]. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you. |
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| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14716 |
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