Graduate Assistant - MA in Technical and Professional Writing Job at Inside High

Overview

Job title: Graduate Assistant - MA in Technical and Professional Writing

Location: Middle Georgia State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286624

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campusesMacon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgiaand global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Masters in Technical and Professional Writing offers 2 graduate assistantships in the fall and spring semesters for qualified MA students. These assistantships may be either online or face-to-face on the Macon or Cochran campuses (please specify preference in letter of intent).

These graduate assistantships provide practical experience in varied areas using skills complementary to MATPW coursework.

Responsibilities

• Weekly reports and frequent communication with graduate coordinator or other supervisor
• Reasonable progress on assigned tasks. Typical tasks may include:
  • Create, design, and revise promotional, training, and other program materials
  • Work with graduate coordinator and committee on event planning
  • Conduct research to support department and program initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Accepted in the MA in Technical and Professional Writing
• Enrolled as student in the semester in which the GA is held
• USG employees using TAP funds for their tuition are not eligible for these assistantships

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Oral and written communication
• Organization
• Time management
• Analytical skills and problem solving
• Interpersonal relations and dealing with varied stakeholders
• Research skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at the policy manual.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of MGA to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For questions or more information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

These are paid assistantships (but there is no tuition waiver). Stipend amount is to be determined, but such assistantships usually carry a stipend of $2000-2500.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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