The Public Health Science program is seeking a 12-month, full-time (20 hours per week) graduate assistant to begin work in summer 2024. Students possessing a passion for facilitating students' academic and professional development using data-driven and culturally competent approaches are encouraged to apply. This position builds communication, critical thinking, technology, problem-solving and leadership skills. It offers professional opportunities for direct experience in providing academic advising services to a diverse student population, through orientation, recruitment, program delivery support, program development, and more.

This assistantship is an excellent opportunity for students in any graduate program but will significantly benefit students in the fields of student development, student affairs, higher education, public health, psychology, social work, human services, education, and other careers of service.

Responsibilities will include:

Advising

* Guiding current and prospective PHSC majors during virtual or in-person drop-in hours and individual appointments

* Advising and approving graduation plans for first-semester transfer students during graduation planning drop-ins, senior audit, transfer mandatory advising workshops, and individual appointments

* Serving as a representative of the PHSC program by attending various virtual or in-person student events such as freshmen and transfer orientations, admitted student open house, student engagement fairs, etc.

* Maintain accurate student records by updating advising notes after student meetings (drop-ins and orientations).

Communication

* Working with program staff on communication outreach to students, including but not limited to flyers, program information, events, newsletters, etc.

* Managing and creating content for the PHSC social media accounts

Process

* Preparing and processing of materials for change of major workshops, orientations, and transfer mandatory advising workshops

* Checking prerequisites and restrictions for PHSC courses at multiple points in time

* Providing support for virtual or in-person enrichment events for PHSC students, which include planning, event registration, and attendance

* Providing administrative support for PHSC's independent study and internship programs

Data

* Supporting the PHSC team in tracking student numbers and demographics and generating reports based on this information

General

* Greeting visitors in the PHSC office suite

* Attending weekly team meetings

* Completing other duties as assigned.