Graduate Assistant Bundy Institute

Graduate Assistant Bundy Institute (26467) – Ottawa University

Ottawa University, established in 1865, is a multi‑campus private liberal arts institution serving approximately 4,000 students across Kansas, Arizona, Wisconsin, and online. The university is regionally accredited and church‑related.

The Angell Snyder School of Business (ASSB) is seeking a graduate assistant to assist in the coordination of student engagement opportunities outside of the classroom for both business majors and non‑business majors. Responsibilities will primarily include development and delivery of student programming in the Robert N. Bob Bundy Accounting and Finance Program (Bundy Program) in collaboration with the Bundy Program Director.

Additional responsibilities will include organization of DECA events and coordination with other ASSB institutes and campus organizations that offer student engagement opportunities.

• Assist the director with branding and development of the Bundy Program
• Assist in organizing, marketing, and delivering program offerings on campus and in the community
• Work with DECA (student organization) on planning, budgeting, and arranging competitions
• Coordinate student experiences in conjunction with GAs from other ASSB institutes and campus groups/organizations
• Collaborate with other campus departments in offering student opportunities for internships and/or other work experiences
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduate assistant preferably has an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance
• Will be located at the Ottawa, Kansas residential campus, but may coordinate activities that involve other OU sites in Kansas, Arizona, Wisconsin, and online

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments, assuring effective communication and operations
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly; assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism; represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall mission of Ottawa University
• Exercise inclusivity in daily actions, aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.