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Graduate Student Assistant for Practicum Education Office
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A Graduate Teaching Assistant supports a professor in teaching a university class by leading discussion sections, tutorial groups, preparing lectures and course materials, and grading student work.
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Job Description
Position:
Graduate Student Assistant for
Practicum Education Office Location:
River Forest, IL Job Id:
2389
# of
Openings:
1 Graduate Student Assistant for Practicum Education Office
FLSA Status:
Hourly
Hourly Rate:
$15.25/hour
Department:
School of Social Work
Reports To:
Director and Assistant Directors for Practicum
Available:
Sep 2026- May 2027| 11-13 hours per week
Primary Purpose / Position Summary
The Graduate Student Worker in the School of Social Work will assist the Practicum Education Office with various administrative tasks, including:
Organizing online information related to Practicum Education
Maintaining Practicum Education files
Supporting other student services within the Practicum Education Office
Expectations for All Dominican Employees
To support the university's mission to pursue truth and provide compassionate service in creating a more just and humane world.
Job Components / Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with planning for Social Work events as needed
Collaborate with the Practicum Education Office to enter data from student surveys
Update agency resource information in collaboration with the Practicum Education Office
Prepare flyers or correspondence as required
Maintain, organize, and issue documents/files
Perform other duties as delegated or assigned to support Social Work activities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Qualtrics
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work graciously with diverse groups of people
Capacity to handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
Initiative and ability to follow through with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the position
Other Requirements:
Must be enrolled at least part-time as a graduate student in the School of Social Work at Dominican University
Availability during daytime hours
The student worker will primarily work online, with occasional on-site work as needed. When onsite, the work will mostly be in a safe, solitary environment.