About the role#
The Graduate Student Assistant supports the academic functions of the university by working under the direction of a Dean, Department Chair, or Professor. This part-time role requires up to 20 hours of work per week. You will assist with classroom support, administrative tasks, and departmental research.
What you'll do#
- Support assigned professors with class-related functions and research.
- Create and edit documents using Microsoft Office.
- Track student attendance through Top-Hat and post results in Canvas.
- Administer and proctor exams, ensuring academic integrity.
- Grade quizzes, tests, and written assignments.
- Communicate with students regarding course questions and attendance via email and Canvas.
- Manage excused absences, doctors notes, and student athlete requirements.
- Provide academic accommodations to students as directed.
- Maintain regular office hours in person or over MS Teams.
- Attend required departmental events, orientations, and training sessions.
- Follow the university Community Standards and Honor Code.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or acceptance into a master or doctorate program by the start date.
- Ability to work on-site in the local area.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn and use university technical systems.
- A bachelor degree from a four-year institution is preferred.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
About Liberty University
Liberty University is a higher education institution based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1971, the school operates in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It supports a population of 14,000 residential students and over 90,000 online students. The university offers more than 700 programs of study that range from certificates to doctoral degrees.
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