Academic Support Graduate Assistant

Position Title Academic Support Graduate Assistant Posting Number STU322 VP Area Sr. Assoc Provost Area Division Enrollment Management Division Department Center for Academic Success Location Student Supervisor Marla Singleton Work Study Required? No Job Duties For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. About This Role: The Academic Support Graduate Assistant (ACGA) works within the Student Tutoring and Retention Services (STARS) academic support program. The ASGA supports the Assistant Director of Academic Support with daily operations and supervision of peer educators, including management and support of the LU Tutoring Lab as needed. The ideal candidate will be student-focused, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills. The candidate must have the ability to handle confidential data with discretion and tact while working independently or in a team environment. What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Advanced oral and written communication skills. * Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of students. * Ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work independently but with consultation with the Assistant Director. * High level of time management and organizational skills. * Ability to problem solve and think critically. * Skilled in Microsoft Office. * Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present findings. * Knowledge of academic support programs such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching. Research * Conduct program-related research, including collecting, organizing, and analyzing data and presenting findings. * Track student data to analyze program efficacy. * Utilize data to identify necessary processes, systems, and improvements for effective program operation. * Track student progress throughout the semester and in subsequent semesters. Supervision and Administration * Supervise the LU Tutoring Lab as needed. * Support daily program operations, including promoting services and resources, assisting with scheduling, answering student questions, and supervising student employees. * Conduct student-employee interviews. * Complete other tasks as assigned. Communication * Meet regularly with the Assistant Director to discuss program objectives and needs. * Communicate with student-employee team members. * Promote student awareness of all programs/services offered. * Participate in outreach and tabling events. Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation): * Visual acuity to read written or printed text on screens or paper. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or through writing. * Manual dexterity for writing, typing, and reaching. * Ability to move safely to and from various buildings across campus. * Ability to lift and move objects no heavier than 20 pounds. Job Conditions * Work is indoors and sedentary. * Schedule is subject to change according to student worker availability and department need. Minimum Qualifications * 3.5 cumulative GPA in graduate coursework, 3.0 in undergraduate coursework. * Must be a currently enrolled graduate student for the Fall 2024 semester and Spring 2025 semester. * At least one semester's experience teaching or working in an academic support setting such as tutoring services, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, and/or writing instruction preferred. Physical Requirements Certifications Required Work Hours Maximum 10 hours per week Job Conditions Additional Instructions for Applicants EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Created: 2025-01-15