Graduate Assistant Jobs


The University currently has the following Graduate Assistant job openings:

Admissions Graduate Assistant – 2 openings

North Carolina Wesleyan University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Admissions Graduate Assistant.

The Graduate Assistant serves as administrative support to the Admissions Processing Coordinator.  This position assists with the processing of all documents related to student applications/acceptance as assigned by the Admissions Processing Coordinator.

Interested applicants must apply to an NCWU graduate program and be pre-registered for full-time enrollment before they will be formally considered for this position.  Full-time enrollment consists of registration for at least six credits each academic semester and must begin no later than the Fall term. Continuous enrollment in good academic and conduct standing is required to maintain this position.

Specific work schedules will be negotiated with the supervisor, but they will not include more than 29 hours of employment (on average) each week; 20 hours if candidate is an international student. Work must be performed onsite at the Rocky Mount campus.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with the processing of all student applications
  • Prepare, maintain, and scan/store (digitally or physically) admissions records and provide for the security, confidentiality, and proper destruction of these records
  • Obtain student transcripts required for applicant acceptance and enter data into Salesforce
  • Assist with the printing and distribution of accepted and deposited letters for each student
  • Communicate with candidates by telephone or email to notify students of missing documents
  • Assist with the front desk duties as requested
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality policies relating to admissions records
  • Demonstrate integrity and uphold the values and the mission of the University.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Acceptance to a graduate degree program and active enrollment in graduate classes with NCWU. Enrollment must be continuous during your tenure in this position, and you must maintain good academic standing in your academic program. If you fail to maintain enrollment, employment in this position will be terminated.
  • Ability to maintain a calm and professional atmosphere in a busy and dynamic environment; clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of constituents including students, faculty, staff, and senior management
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large amounts of data
  • Must be computer literate, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Compensation Includes:

  • Stipend of $500/month throughout the period of employment; $350/month if filled by international student
  • Full tuition scholarship for the completion of graduate study at NCWU that is contingent on the student maintaining a full-time enrollment status.
  • On-campus housing
  • University meal plan for use during regular dining operational periods

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits.

Download a Staff Application form here >

Please send the following to North Carolina Wesleyan University:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Names and phone numbers of 3 references

Attention:
Oscar Rodriguez
orodriguez@ncwu.edu

Adult Students (APS) Evening & Weekend Support – Graduate Assistant

North Carolina Wesleyan University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Evening & Weekend APS Support – Graduate Assistant.

The Graduate Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Dean of Adult Programs and the Graduate Admissions team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including course scheduling, contract management, data analysis, and student outreach.

This is a graduate assistant position that is open only to students who have completed their baccalaureate degree and are enrolled full-time in a master’s level degree program at North Carolina Wesleyan.  Interested applicants must apply to an NCWU graduate program and be formally accepted before they will be considered for this position.  Full-time enrollment consists of registration for at least six credits each academic semester. Continuous enrollment in good academic standing is required to maintain this position.

Work Schedule

This is an in-person position based on the main campus in Rocky Mount, NC. The Graduate Assistant will work up to 29 hours per week (20 hours if filled by international candidate), with a focus on evening and weekend coverage.

While the exact weekly schedule is flexible and will be negotiated with the supervisor, the tentative hours are as follows:

  • Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist APS leadership team in various administrative functions necessary for operations of department.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of course schedules.
  • Prepare and process instructor contracts.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on program data.
  • Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
  • Provide general administrative support, such as filing, copying, and scanning.
  • Assist Graduate Admissions Team in converting leads to meeting goals.
  • Contact prospective students to provide information and answer questions about the program.
  • Utilize personal experiences as a graduate student to highlight the benefits of the program.
  • Assist with the recruitment and enrollment process.
  • Assist administration with various admissions and operational projects, as assigned.
  • Participate in team training, meetings, etc.
  • Demonstrate integrity and uphold the values and mission of the College.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Acceptance to a graduate degree program and active enrollment in graduate classes with NCWU. Enrollment must be continuous during your tenure in this position, and you must maintain good academic standing in your academic program. If you fail to maintain enrollment, employment in this position will be terminated.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Experience in higher education administration preferred.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting, highly desired.

Compensation Includes:

  • Stipend of $500/month throughout the period of employment; $350/month if filled by international student
  • Full tuition scholarship for the completion of graduate study at NCWU that is contingent on the student maintaining a full-time enrollment status.
  • On-campus housing
  • University meal plan for use during regular dining operational periods

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits.

Download a Staff Application form here >

Please send the following to North Carolina Wesleyan University:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Names and phone numbers of 3 references

Attention:
Katie Farrell
kfarrell@ncwu.edu

Graduate Intern

12-Month Position, unpaid; benefits detailed below

DEPARTMENTS AVAILABLE:  

  • Admissions
  • Advancement
  • Athletics
  • Marketing
  • Masters of Public Health
  • Resident Life
  • Student Activities

This is a graduate intern position that is open only to students who have completed their baccalaureate degree.  Interested applicants must apply to an NCWU graduate program and be pre-registered for full-time enrollment before they will be formally considered for this position.  Full-time enrollment consists of registration for at least six credits each academic semester and must begin by no later than the Summer term.  Continuous enrollment in good academic standing is required to maintain this position.

Specific work schedules will be negotiated with the supervisor, but they will not include more than 15 hours of employment (on average) each week.

BENEFITS INCLUDED:

  • 25% tuition scholarship for graduate study
  • Up to 20 hours of work per week
  • Free housing in the designated graduate housing
  • Opportunity to purchase a meal plan (optional) at the posted commuter rate
  • The tuition scholarship can be spread out over 12 months or length of the graduate study
  • Not all positions that are offered for Graduate Assistants (GA) may be fillable on a Graduate Intern (GI) basis.
  • Some positions may be offered that are only open to Graduate Interns

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES – will be determined by the department. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Acceptance to a graduate degree program and active enrollment in graduate classes with NCWU. Enrollment must be continuous during your tenure in this position, and you must maintain good academic standing in your academic program. If you fail to maintain enrollment, employment in this position would be terminated.
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments.
  • Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and activities.
  • Must have the ability to interact with the university community.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Experience with Microsoft and Jenzabar software preferred

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits.

Resumes should be forwarded to:
Suzanne Brackett
Sr. VP of Administration
sbrackett@ncwu.edu

International Student Services Graduate Assistant

This position provides support for International Student Services. In this role, the graduate assistant will assist in achieving efficient operations; developing and maintaining communication and marketing plans; and will assist with international student events and organizations.

Interested applicants must apply to an NCWU graduate program and be pre-registered for full-time enrollment before they will be formally considered for this position.  Full-time enrollment consists of registration for at least six credits each academic semester and must begin by no later than the Fall term. Continuous enrollment in good academic and conduct standing is required to maintain this position.

Specific work schedules will be negotiated with the supervisor, but they will not include more than 29 hours of employment (on average) each week; 20 hours if candidate is an international student. Work must be performed onsite at the Rocky Mount campus.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide logistical support for International Student events, including pre-event planning/promotion, event facilitation/supervision, and assessment activities.
  • Co-advise International Bishops Association (IBA).
  • Assist with planning and managing ISS social media content.
  • Coordinate international student transportation (local).
  • Participate in strategic planning and goal-setting for International Student Services.
  • Drive University student shuttle (weekly) to local retailers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Attributes Needed

  • Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • High degree of personal and professional ethics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Enrolled in one of NCWU’s Master’s Programs
  • Background with international education (preferred)
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Compensation Includes:

  • Stipend of $500/month throughout the period of employment; $350/month if filled by international student
  • Full tuition scholarship for the completion of graduate study at NCWU that is contingent on the student maintaining a full-time enrollment status.
  • On-campus housing
  • University meal plan for use during regular dining operational periods
  • This position DOES NOT include health insurance or retirement benefits.

 

Download a Staff Application form here >

Please send the following to North Carolina Wesleyan University:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Names and phone numbers of 3 references

Attention:
Oscar Rodriguez
orodriguez@ncwu.edu

Residence Life Graduate Assistant

North Carolina Wesleyan University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Residence Life Graduate Assistant.

This position provides support for Residence Life and Housing operations. In this role, the graduate assistant will provide support for programming and housing operations, assist with desk worker supervision, and positively shape the experiences of the residential community

Interested applicants must apply to an NCWU graduate program and be pre-registered for full-time enrollment before they will be formally considered for this position.  Full-time enrollment consists of registration for at least six credits each academic semester and must begin no later than the Fall term. Continuous enrollment in good academic and conduct standing is required to maintain this position.

Specific work schedules will be negotiated with the supervisor (DRL), but they will not include more than 29 hours of employment (on average) each week; 20 hours if candidate is an international student. Work must be performed onsite at the Rocky Mount campus.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain a positive, safe, inclusive and clean living-learning environment that ensures individual, civic, and social responsibility and accountability.
  • Manage operational processes for assigned residence halls including key distribution, facilities issues, health/safety inspections, and room condition reports.
  • Supervise student work-study positions in the residence halls.
  • Monitor and respond to students of concern and confer with colleagues as appropriate.
  • Ensure that residence life and college policies, regulations and procedures are known and upheld.
  • Serve in the on-call duty rotation team to respond to calls for assistance.
  • Prepare and submit reports upon request.
  • Assist with hall/area programming efforts by providing logistical support to professional and para-professional staff.
  • Assist with and attend mandatory training programs (summer and winter).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Attributes Needed

  • Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • High degree of personal and professional ethics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Enrolled in one of NCWU’s Master’s Programs
  • Must reside on-campus
  • Prior experience in student leadership/residence life (undergraduate experience is acceptable)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large amounts of data
  • Must be computer literate, self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Compensation Includes:

  • Stipend of $500/month throughout the period of employment; $350/month if filled by international student
  • Full tuition scholarship for the completion of graduate study at NCWU that is contingent on the student maintaining a full-time enrollment status.
  • On-campus housing
  • University meal plan for use during regular dining operational periods

This position DOES NOT include health insurance or retirement benefits

 

Download a Staff Application form here >

Please send the following to North Carolina Wesleyan University:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume
  4. Names and phone numbers of 3 references

Attention:
Tammy Hilliard-Thompson
thilliard@ncwu.edu

For questions or inquiries regarding careers at North Carolina Wesleyan, please contact:

Darrell Whitley
Director of Human Resources
252.985.5105
dwhitley@ncwu.edu

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