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The Rackham Graduate School is seeking a Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) to work with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE) team, specifically supporting the Institutional Partnership Initiative and the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Program, along with other PACE Team initiatives, as needed.
Job Responsibility:
Assist with the planning and implementation of in-person and virtual events, some of which may take place outside regular business hours
Assist with developing systematic program evaluations in alignment with learning objectives
Engage in a needs analysis of specific graduate student populations
Assist with identifying, summarizing, and disseminating best practices
Assist with alumni engagement activities
Identify opportunities for systematically growing and scaling programming
Create and curate resources for graduate students
Provide contributions to special projects focused on student development and programming outcomes
Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics
Design curriculum and other workshops for the graduate community on topics related to student access and success
Engage with current and prospective students
Prepare reports and presentations
Assist with special projects in support of PACE team initiatives
Attend regular meetings with PACE team members
Requirements:
Currently registered in a Rackham graduate program
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated competency with modern computer productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, assessment tools and presentation programs
Ability to handle multiple projects with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters of a sensitive and confidential nature
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and follow-through
Ability to work as part of a team and capacity to exercise independence and initiative
Nice to have:
Experience with recruitment, student development, and student success programs
An understanding of the challenges faced by students in higher education
The ability to work, problem-solve, and make decisions with limited supervision
Reasonable knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures, University organization, and University protocol and governance
Prior experience in relevant student support programs