Graduate Student Assistant - GSA Digital Media & Journalism

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Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Graduate Assistant (GSA or TA) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The Graduate Assistant works a maximum of 20 hours per week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor in the School of Communication and the Arts Digital Medial and Journalism . Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School. Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the School of Communication and the Arts and The Graduate School. Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook. Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents. Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas. Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies. Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes. Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes. Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes. At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements. Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean. Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission. Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions. Assist and develop any research related material under the direction of a supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Teaching Assistant for the School of Communication and the Arts Digital Media and Journalism program.. This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Teaching Assistant. They are to monitor and assess the Teaching Assistants academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. In addition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners, at the end of the year. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university preferred within the communication and the arts digital medial and journalism field. Minimum Qualifications: Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program by the start date within the School of Communication & the Arts Digital Media and Journalism program. Preferred Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a master's or doctorate program within the School of Communication and the Arts Digital Media and Journalism program and have previous teaching experience. Experience using Microsoft Office. Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA. Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer and scheduling skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities Required to travel to local and campus locations. May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to