Staff Graduate Assistant, College of Business Dean's Office

  • Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
  • College of Business
  • Academic & Student Affairs
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Opening on: Aug 21 2025
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Title: Staff Graduate Assistant, College of Business Dean's Office

Employee Classification: GS

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: COB Deans Office

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.

As part of the Dean's Office staff, the GA will perform duties and responsibilities related to the marketing and promotion of College of Business programs, activities and events both internal and external. Deliverables will include printed materials, electronic communication, correspondence with alumni, businesses, mentors and internal messaging to faculty and students as well as support materials for the COB centers of excellence. Graduate Assistant will provide support in the following ways:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • In consultation with one or more staff or faculty members, assist in the support of the affairs of a program, department, office and/or curriculum. Other departmental related duties as required.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all Dean's Office business
  • Assist Dean's Office staff in generating pertinent reports
  • Assist in planning of COB events
  • Perform data entry responsibility.
  • Generate letters and other business correspondence
  • Assist with research projects as directed by/ in collaboration with Dean's Office staff
  • Coordinate essential office functions
  • Front office responsibility to direct phone and in-person inquiries to appropriate office staff
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week ( 10 tor 50%) is required.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
  • Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required.
  • Maintenance of a 67% course completion Is required.
  • Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

Department-Specific Requirements

  • Excellent written /verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and Interpret data
  • Ability to work well with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Ability to manage time efficiently with limited supervision
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrate commitment to customer service

Highly qualified candidates will also:

  • Have familiarity with the University environment; including Banner
  • Have previous business office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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