Graduate Assistant - Board of Regents

Title: Graduate Assistant - Board of Regents

Employee Classification: GS

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: Office of the President

Subdivision: Office of the President

Department: Board of Regents

Campus

Location:

Main Campus

The Board of Regents Office at Eastern Michigan University is looking to hire a full-time (20 hr./week) Work Study Graduate Assistant. In this role, the applicant will be assisting the Vice President and Secretary to the Board of Regents and members of the Board. Responsibilities for this position will include preparation for Regents meetings, website updates, event planning, assistance with managing the undergraduate student staff, budgeting work, and more.

• In consultation with one or more staff or faculty members, assist in the support of the affairs of a program, department, office and/or curriculum.
• Other departmental related duties as required.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to assist in any way possible.
• The ability to work well with others and take initiative.

Applicants who apply will also be asked to consider starting early as a Student Assistant to become acclimated with the office. This role would fit well with applicants who are looking to obtain their master's in Higher Education, Management, Communications, Student Affairs or Public Administration, but all are welcome and encouraged to apply.

This position will be particularly special for students with an interest in working with the Board of Regents, the President's Office, and other University leadership offices as well as local and state government.

• Detail oriented
• Professional demeanor
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experienced in Google Drive (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Forms)
• Adobe Acrobat

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, copying, and professional writing
• Prior experience working in a university office

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.