Hiring Department: Achieving College
Excellence (ACE)
Position Title: Graduate Assistant
Position Time: Part time (20 hours), 12 months
(August 2012 – August 2013)
Compensation: Full-time
graduate assistantship (stipend plus full-time tuition benefits)
Reports to:
De’Sha
Wolf, Ph.D., Project Director
Applications due: August
3, 2012; position open
until filled
The mission of
the Loyola University Chicago Achieving College Excellence (ACE) program is to
serve and support students who qualify as low-income, first in their families
to pursue a bachelor's degree, and/or have a documented disability. As ACE
Scholars progress through their academic career, we provide the tools and
strategies necessary for academic achievement, year-to-year persistence,
college graduation, and enrollment in graduate and professional school.
The Graduate Assistant for the Achieving College Excellence (ACE) Program is a 12-month professional appointment in Academic Support Services at Loyola University Chicago. The Graduate Assistant will provide assistance with program assessment, tracking of student participation, and preparation of reports for the University and the U.S. Department of Education. These professional experiences will provide opportunities in data and project management, survey development, assessment and evaluation of program services, and report writing.
Duties and Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
·
Develop and administer questionnaires to measure workshop
outcomes.
·
Assist with preparation of the U.S. Department of Education’s Annual
Performance Report and annual program evaluation.
·
Assist with preparation of various institutional reports.
·
Update program tracking databases for continuing students and program
graduates.
·
Produce monthly reports on program participation and usage of
services.
·
Analyze and evaluate applicable programs for effectiveness; collaborate
with the ACE team to design and implement changes to improve program services.
·
Meet bi-weekly with the ACE team.
·
Attend events, forums, colloquiums, and other events that relate to
the goals and objectives of the program.
·
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:
·
Master’s degree; currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Loyola
University Chicago in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or other appropriate field.
·
Previous experience with program evaluation, assessment, and/or
outcome-driven research.
·
Demonstrated competency with record-keeping, documentation and data
management.
·
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·
Proficiency with database management programs, including Microsoft
Access and SPSS, and other Microsoft Office products.
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Must be detail oriented.
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Must be able to work independently.
·
Commitment to serving disadvantaged student populations including
first generation college students, low-income students, and students with
disabilities.
To apply for this
position, please submit electronic copies of the following to Dr. De’Sha Wolf
at dwolf@luc.edu: 1) cover letter,
2) resume, and 3) 10-page writing sample.
