Graduate Assistant - COAS - Music

Graduate Assistant

• COAS
• Music Georgia College, United States about 18 hours ago

Location:

State College, PENNSYLVANIA

Job Type:

PartTime Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service

• and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers.

The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct . For more information, visit us online at gcsu . The Graduate Assistant will provide educationally beneficial assistance to the music education coordinator and faculty. Part of the position includes work in a virtual class setting (weekly graduate program support meetings) and this person will also host 3-4 online professional development workshops for the CMEGC. Local graduate assistants have the option to work as student directors in GC performing ensembles appropriate to their skills and experience, and as we have need for them. Directly work with graduate students and on-service teachers in virtual settings. The GA will offer or coordinate tutoring support as appropriate for the needs of our graduate music education students. Complete administrative and recruiting work with the graduate coordinator. Work with the mass communications practicum student on recruiting materials. (See MOU) Administrative Support

• 10 Assist the Music Education Coordinator. Other Duties as Assigned
• 10 The graduate assistant performs other duties as assigned and participates in staff, committee, and other university meetings as appropriate and at the request of supervisor. Communication
• 50 Maintain communication and support structures for graduate students enrolled in the MAT music education and MME degree programs Recruiting and CMEGC
• 30 Assist with program recruiting efforts and with MEGC event hosting and planning.

Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree Other Required Qualifications Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into "Additional Documents" attachment in application. Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once. This position will work in-person 19 hours per week. Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition. Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship. Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours. Additional Preferred Qualifications Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments $10.00 / hour

ABILITIES

Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks.

KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office Suite SKILLS Detail oriented and ability to prioritize tasks Analytical, organizational, and written communication skills The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at usg/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel