Graduate Assistant - Department of Business
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Graduate Assistant - Department of Business
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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The Graduate Assistant will support the Department of Business by assisting students with career development, including researching job opportunities, providing one-on-one support, and coordinating internships with local employers. Additionally, the role involves assisting faculty with research projects, which includes conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, and preparing progress reports.
This Graduate Assistant position in the Department of Business requires a completed Bachelor's degree and admission to a SWOSU Graduate Study program, along with maintaining a minimum 2.50 GPA and active enrollment. Key responsibilities include assisting business students with career development, fostering employer relationships for internships, and supporting faculty research through tasks like literature reviews and data analysis. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to perform at a higher academic and professional level than undergraduate student employees.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Research
Job Search Assistance
Internship Coordination
Career Development
Resume Critique
Interview Preparation
Employer Relations
Record Keeping
Event Coordination
Data Analysis
Literature Review
Project Management
Report Preparation
Job Description
Graduate Assistant - Department of Business
Job Title Graduate Assistant - Department of BusinessDepartment Business Posting Number req673 Description of Job Duties
Job Summary:
Assist the department with a variety of duties. A Graduate Assistant will gain essential work and educational experience needed to obtain full-time employment in their chosen field. These tasks are to be performed in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Description of Job Duties:
- Assist business students with job searches by researching and sharing job and internship opportunities
- Make online inquiries to identify potential employment opportunities suitable for business majors
- Provide one-on-one support to students for career development, including resume critiques and interview preparation when needed
- Develop relationships with local employers to create, set up, and coordinate new internship opportunities for students
- Maintain records of job openings and internship placements to monitor student outcomes and department success
- Promote and help coordinate department career-related events, such as career fairs and employer info sessions
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to tailor services according to student interests and market trends
- Assist faculty with research projects
- Conduct literature reviews
- Write project methodologies
- Analyze data using qualitative research tools
- Attend project meetings
- Prepare progress reports
- Prepare materials for final report submission to granting agency
- Other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
- Employment at will
- Reports to Chair of the Department of Business
- Eligible to receive a tuition waiver and stipend each semester
- Graduate Assistant must maintain a minimum of 2.50 GPA and be enrolled in at least 3 hours of classes for the fall and spring semesters
- A Graduate Assistant should be working at a level higher than an undergraduate student employee. For example: teaching/instructing undergraduates in or out of the classroom as assigned, critiquing/grading undergraduate work/skills, etc.
About SWOSU:
With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!
Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree completed
- Admission to Graduate Study degree program at SWOSU
- Working in field of study
Location Weatherford Employment Type Exempt
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The SWOSU Foundation, Inc. was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy, award scholarships, and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The SWOSU Foundation, Inc. is also home to the SWOSU Alumni Association and the SWOSU Athletic Association.
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