Graduate Assistant - Academic Center Enrichment; Standard

FL
- Main Campus
- Lakeland, FL 33801

Level

Entry

Position Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Bachelor's Degree

Category

POSITION SUMMARY
Graduate Assistant - Standard are student workers who contribute to the mission of southeastern university while pursuing their graduate studies. This position will assist the department faculty or supervisors with administrative or project-related tasks, as assigned. GA positions are established on a term-to-term basis and are not guaranteed for the entire academic year.

BENEFITS

Tuition = 75% off for 6-9 credit hours per semester

Maximum work hours per week = 20 hours

Available for fall, spring and summer terms

Stipend = $2,000/ term

Non-exempt position:
Must clock in/out each day to track hours worked.

General and tech fees - covered at 100% (fees waived)

5 meals per week (when available/cafeteria open); meal plan is not available during summer and on some holidays.

Please contact GA Coordinator for additional information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Departmental Support:
Assist in departmental-specific administrative and project-related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Assist in supervising, training, and providing day-to-day direction to tutors, office assistants, and testing proctors

Support scheduling, coverage, and accountability of student employees

Assist with testing center scheduling, including accommodated exams

Providing assistance via phone, email, and in-person to the SEU Community

Assist with exam administration, proctoring protocols, and documentation Reading/Scribing Exams for Eligible Students

Proctoring CLEP testing

Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts and time-sensitive testing issues

Track usage data for tutoring, testing, and accommodations

Student Culture:
Serve as a role model, exemplifying southeastern university’s values and standards for student conduct.

Administrative Assistance:
Perform various administrative tasks, which may include scheduling, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and ensuring efficient department operations.

Special Projects:
Contribute to special projects or initiatives as assigned by the supervisor or department leadership.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Availability to work 20 hours per week, with flexibility around academic commitments. Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, JICS, MyFire, statistical software, and/or learning management systems, specific to the position.

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

Lakeland Main Campus

Required

Education:

A completed bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a southeastern university graduate program.

Experience:

Required:

• Administrative Skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, data entry systems)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to time-sensitive situations
• Experience in leadership, supervision, or team coordination
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially in high-pressure or conflict situations
• Familiarity with academic support services, tutoring, or disability services
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

Additional Requirements:

Availability to work 20 hours per…