Job description
Under the program director’s supervision, the Program Graduate Assistant (GA) supports successful operations for the online MPA in Sustainability program. GAs provide support to online students and the general program in collaboration with the program director. This position does not include grading or assessment of learning. GAs may work remotely from within the United States.
This position is compensated at the Level A rate on the MIIS student wage scale: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour.
Core Responsibilities
Support both internal and external program communication
Proofread program descriptions and related articles for websites and social media
Facilitate student feedback on the program, including in live townhall-style meetings
Research various topics and resources related to MPA program and its specializations, report findings, and recommend improvements
Position Prerequisites
Strong writing and editing skills
Professional communication skills and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Familiarity with common office software and willingness to learn new systems and platforms
Must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion throughout the teaching assistantship
Preference is given first to student applicants enrolled in the online MPA degree program followed by student applicants enrolled in other online and residential MIIS programs.
Student Employment Eligibility:
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component .
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.
