Graduate Assistant, The CAVE

Job Description Summary

The Center for Academic Vision & Excellence is seeking Graduate Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year. The department houses multiple student support services requiring administrative assistance during office hours. Graduate Assistant support is particularly vital in areas requiring student confidentiality and GAs must uphold the department’s commitment to demonstrating the core value of integrity in all student interactions. The position is part-time requiring coverage for 2 shifts, Monday – Friday

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Duties and Tasks:
• Testing Center – monitoring and updating the AIM scheduling system, contacting faculty for testing instructions, scheduling seating within the Testing Center, proper handling of all confidential documents and exams, incident report recordkeeping, proctoring, returning/scanning material back to faculty appropriately, reporting Testing Center violations according to department policy.
• Serve as a Graduate Student role model and mentor to undergraduate students.
• Various tasks as required by department staff 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum requirements

Graduate student enrolled at Saint Leo University with full-time graduate hours

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Saint Leo University Campus

• Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Online programs)

Skills:

• Administrative, Clerical, and Office Skills (at minimum 1 year)

• Customer Service Skills

• Use of Office equipment (copier, scanner)

Abilities:

• Ability to learn and utilize technology and technological programs

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form

• Ability to move about the campus for deliveries multiple times a day

Evaluation/Renewal:

This position is renewable for an additional year pending a complete evaluation of candidate performance and duties. Termination or non-renewal of the assistantship may result if specific duties are not accomplished or the candidate receives documented poor performance reviews 

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period