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CSSPP Graduate Assistant, Simmons University, Boston, MA

Posted November 7, 2019

The College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice (CSSPP) is looking to hire one Graduate Assistant to start immediately to provide administrative/office and programmatic support, primarily for the CSSPP Departments of Sociology and Public Health. The ideal candidate is engaged and pro-active and will help maintain a professional but welcoming atmosphere in the Departments’ suite. The Graduate Assistant will be part of a team that also supports other CSSPP faculty and staff.

 

This position will be up to 20/hrs per week during the Spring 2020 semester. Ideally, the successful candidate will train with our current (SLIS) graduate assistant during November and December 2019, up to 10/hrs per week, with additional hours as needed – assisting faculty and staff across CSSPP – and as candidate availability permits. Starting hourly rate: $15.

 

Responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

  • Supervision of undergraduate student workers’ tasks and general office workflow;

  • Front desk coverage: greeting office visitors, fielding student and faculty inquiries, answering phones, ensuring timely delivery of mail/packages;

  • Administrative duties: photocopying and scanning, filing, data entry;

  • Helping with logistics and publicity for department events;

  • Coordinating production of office publications: course offering brochures, events flyers, and student guides;

  • Supporting faculty with course material research, preparation, and acquisition along with updating courses in Moodle;

  • Maintaining inventory and organization of office supplies;

  • Updating department social media as needed;

  • Assisting with other special projects and duties as requested and according to talents.

 

Qualifications and considerations include:

  • Must be enrolled in a Simmons graduate program (at least two courses) in good standing;

  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated;

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Adobe Acrobat;

  • Ideal candidate has demonstrated project management, customer service skills, and supervisory experience;

  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud apps (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) and possess interest/ability to learn new apps as needed, a plus.

 

This position will be located in the Sociology Department’s office suite (MCB C-205) and the office coverage hours will be determined, falling within the normal University operating hours of 8:30-4:30, M-TH.

 

Please be sure to attach a copy of your résumé and cover letter (including your work availability details for spring 2020) in your Workday application.

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