Graduate Students
Student Athlete Support Services is seeking a graduate student for the role of Learning Assistant. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program. This job can be done in conjunction with a graduate assistantship.
Responsibilities include meeting with student-athletes at least 2-4 times weekly, closely monitoring all academic-related activities, strict and detailed tracking of course information, and facilitating students’ progress in: academic content knowledge, completion of assignments, time management, organization, note taking, communication/self-advocacy, and study skills.
Other duties include attending required orientation and training sessions, regular learning assistant meetings, and communicating regularly with SASS staff. Must have excellent communication and organization skills.
The SASS Learning Assistant Program is an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable, practical experience working 1-on-1 with college students. It is also a unique opportunity to gain experience in support services for student-athletes as well as work collaboratively with graduate students from a variety of programs: Student Affairs, Kinesiology, Higher Adult and Lifelong Education, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development and Family Studies, Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Teacher Education.
