GSSA for Outreach and Access Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE)

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　　How to Apply

　　A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume.

　　The letter should address your specific interest in and fit with this GSSA position.

　　Please include your University Department/Program affiliation and year in graduate studies.

　　Course Description

　　Rackham Graduate School is seeking a Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) to work with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence summer programs (Summer Research Opportunity Program, Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars, and Rackham Aspiring Fellows) team on program development, assessment, and evaluation; resource creation and dissemination, and strategic planning for key initiatives.

　　Responsibilities*

　　Conduct literature reviews, document/website analysis, and benchmarking on relevant topics including but not limited to, high-impact practices, SROP, MICHHERS, and RAF participant funding, and engagement opportunities;

　　Assist with developing systematic program assessment evaluation across current and future summer programs-related activities in alignment with learning objectives;

　　Assist with creating resources for summer program faculty participants and improving the faculty-student matching process

　　Assist with identifying, summarizing, and disseminating best practices;

　　Assist with summer programs alumni engagement and develop short-term and long-term programs and track alumni success post-program;

　　Identifying opportunities for systematically growing and scaling programming;

　　Designing of curriculum and other workshops for the graduate community on topics related to access and success for undocumented students.

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

　　NOTE: SOME FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULED WORK HOURS IS REQUIRED, INCLUDING EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS ON A PRIOR SCHEDULED BASIS.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　Applicants must be currently registered in a Rackham graduate program. Preference will be given to doctoral students who have reached candidacy. Students who are unsure if they are in a Rackham graduate program should check their graduate program listing at http://www.rackham.umich.edu/programs-of-study . .

　　Demonstrated research experience (quantitative or qualitative);

　　Basic data analysis and familiarity with Qualtrics;

　　Excellent oral and analytical written communication skills;

　　Demonstrated competency with modern computer productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation programs;

　　Ability to handle multiple projects with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;

　　Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters of a sensitive and confidential nature;

　　Demonstrated interpersonal skills;

　　Strong organizational skills;

　　Reasonable knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures, University organization, and University protocol and governance; and

　　Ability to work as part of a team and capacity to exercise independent initiative.

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Experience with recruitment, student development, and diversity issues in higher education;

　　An understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented populations in higher education;

　　The ability to work, problem solve, and make decisions with limited supervision; and

　　Participated in or previously worked for an undergraduate summer research experience

　　How You'll Grow

　　The GSSAposition will strengthen professional competencies in the following areas:

　　Interpersonal skills including active listening skills and being able to communicate effectively and professionally.

　　Development-identifying needs and formulating ideas.

　　Evaluation-collecting/gathering information about specific components of programs to make future decisions, set appropriate goals, or make possible changes.

　　Resource management-creating intended outcomes to enhance areas for improvement and measuring achievement of intended outcomes to justify the allocation of the resources used.

　　Problem solving-having the critical thinking skills to address situations on a consistently evolving short-term and long-term outlook.

　　Collaboration-working with others cooperatively to reach established goals.

　　Best practices in graduate student success

　　Community-building in higher education environments

　　Student should be able to present a proposal/paper regarding their experience at a local/regional conference in their field.

　　Contact Information

　　Questions regarding this position may be emailed [email protected] may request the status of their application from the appointing unit.

　　Decision Making Process

　　Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for finalists.

　　Richard Nunn, Senior Program Lead - Outreach Coordinatoris leading this search.

　　Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by February 29, 2024.

　　Selection Process

　　Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for finalists.

　　Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by February 29, 2024.

　　GEO Contract Information

　　The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

　　Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/

　　Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.

　　This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.

　　Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online athttps://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 (https://spg.umich.edu/601.38) , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　Rackham Graduate School is seeking a Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) to work with the Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence summer programs (Summer Research Opportunity Program, Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars, and Rackham Aspiring Fellows) team on program development, assessment, and evaluation; resource creation and dissemination, and strategic planning for key initiatives. Assist in other PACE initiatives including, but not limited to, efforts to support undocumented students, guidance of graduate student coaches working with undergraduate applicants, etc.

　　Appointment Period: Fall 2024 (This position is for one term with renewal contingent upon completion of performance expectations and available funding).

　　Estimated FTE: 50% (20 hours per week)

　　Compensation: This appointment provides tuition, required fees, stipend (at the GEO negotiated GSSA monthly rate), GradCare health insurance, and dental insurance (Option 1).

　　Number of applicants from last academic year: The position was not posted last year.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244169

　　Working Title

　　GSSA for Outreach and Access Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence (PACE)

　　Job Title

　　GRAD STU STAFF ASST

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Part-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Rackham Grad School

　　Department

　　Rackham PACE

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/19/2024 - 2/02/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Graduate Students

　　Graduate Student Staff Assistants (GEO)

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