M.S. Assistantship Opportunities

Miami University’s Office of Residence Life works to establish an educational living and learning environment for approximately 8,500 students residing in 40 residence halls and apartments, each of which houses between 80 and 450 students. 

Overview

The Graduate Assistant reports to a Resident Director or Area Coordinator and works collaboratively with their supervisor to shape the environment and experiences of residential students by providing services and programs that focus on the Office of Residence Life’s Pillars of Success. The Pillars include (1) providing safe and healthy homes, (2) assisting in increasing persistence and retention, (3) promoting inclusive and diverse communities, (4) extending the learning environment beyond the classroom, and (5) easing students' transition to adulthood.

All positions within the Office of Residence Life begin with mandatory training in mid-July each year. This is a full time training which runs through August. All assistantships require some scheduled night and weekend obligations. These obligations can be associated with major office and/or University events, including, but not limited to: move-in weekends and hall closing days.

Graduate Assistants are provided with an apartment within their assigned residential community. As with any live-in position, staff members are also responsible for handling crises as they occur. These assistantships will average 20-25 hours per week over the course of the academic year.

To learn more about the Office of Residence Life, please visit our website at:  https://MiamiOH.edu/student-life/residence-life/. 

More details about the Graduate Assistantship can be found at: https://www.MiamiOH.edu/student-life/residence-life/graduate-assistantships.

Overview

The Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming is a member of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership team within the Division of Student Life. The Graduate Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Leadership Programs and works with colleagues and stakeholders in meeting the departmental mission while contributing to the holistic development of Miami University students. The Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in the execution of U-Lead Miami Bound Pre-Semester Program, leadership and service programming, student organization leader support, interfaith conversations and dialogue.

Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant Director of Leadership Programs in the implementation of office and university priorities by:

U-Lead Miami Bound Program

Develop and facilitate Wilks’ largest leadership development program, and provide support for online programming dedicated to leadership development and exploration.

• Facilitate U-Lead, Wilks’ pre-semester program for up to 75 first year students - Update schedule and U-Lead program curriculum annually
• Select and train 15 student leaders for the program
• Manage U-Lead budget, annually
• Other duties as assigned

Gallup CliftonStrengths

Work with the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership to facilitate CliftonStrengths based workshops for student leaders, organizations, classes and Living Learning Communities (ex: Scholar Leader, Honors College)

• Participate in CliftonStrengths training opportunities
• Facilitation of workshops and trainings for student leaders
• Assist with supervision of a cohort of student peer leaders facilitating workshops, retreats and other activities
• Other duties as assigned

Service and Community Engagement

Work with professional staff to coordinate and facilitate large scale community service projects.

• Assist with advising the service organization collaborative/impact collaborative
• Assist with oversight of the ComMUnity Connect platform, utilized to highlight service opportunities and record individual and organizational participation in service activities

META

META Collective is a unifying network of student leaders at Miami University with many different perspectives on faith, religion, spirituality, secularism, meaning, and purpose: Serve as a resource for the META Collective student organization leaders and assist with collaborative programming and activities with the Interfaith Center, the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, and other partners.

• Assist with Ford Family Foundation mini-grants
• Assist with planning and coordination of Better Together Week
• Assist with “Living Room Conversations” and other dialogue initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Graduate or professional experience in student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development is desired
• Willingness to work in a team and collaborative environment required
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Must possess strong computer competence, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet applications, email, and electronic presentations
• Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends required

Competencies

The office is dedicated to the personal and professional development of Graduate Students. The Graduate Assistant experience will focus on developing the following competencies

NASPA and ACPA Competencies

• Advising and Helping
• Assessment, Evaluation and Research
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Ethical Professional Practice
• History, Philosophy, and Values
• Law, Policy, and Governance
• Leadership
• Student Learning and Development
• Personal Foundations

Benefits and Compensation

• Tuition remission for Miami University Graduate programs; including 33% general student fees
• Annual stipend of at least $13,924 (2023-2024 stipend yet to be determined)
• Opportunity to become Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
• Provided professional development funds for conferences, trainings, Conference/Professional Development funds?

Overview

The Graduate Assistant for Student Programming is a member of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership team within the Division of Student Life. The Graduate Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Student Activities and works with colleagues and stakeholders in meeting the departmental mission while contributing to the holistic development of Miami University students. The Graduate Assistant is responsible for serving as a resource to students by advising the Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) student organization and planning major campus events and initiatives.

Responsibilities  

Assist the Assistant Director of Student Activities in the implementation of office and university priorities by:

• Co-Advise Miami Activities & Programming (MAP), the premier programming board on campus.
• Provide direct advising and support to all Late-Night Miami initiatives: a partnership program between MAP and the Division of Student Life.
• Implement comprehensive training and leadership programs for MAP students.
• Collaborate with University departments to plan campus-wide events including but not limited to: Welcome Home, Homecoming, and Family Weekend.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection of MAP general and executive members.
• Provide knowledge and guidance in the planning and implementation of campus-wide programs.
• Maintain accountability within goal setting, event planning, advisor expectations, and student experiences.
• Provide oversight for departmental initiatives and programs.
• Other duties that meet the current needs of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership and or interests of the graduate assistant.

Duties as a part of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership Staff

• Provide leadership for the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership in establishing and fulfilling its mission and goals, and in conducting daily operations and responsibilities.
• Assist in supporting and establishing annual and long-range department goals.
• Support, nurture, and maintain regular and collaborative relationships within the Division of Student Life and other University offices
• Assist in the selection process and implementation of the Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership Recognition Ceremony and various other recognition programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Graduate or professional experience in student organization advising, program/event planning, leadership development, alcohol education, and/or fraternity/sorority life is desired
• Willingness to work in a team and collaborative environment required
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Must possess strong computer competence, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet applications, email, and electronic presentations
• Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends required

Competencies

The office is dedicated to the personal and professional development of Graduate Students. The Graduate Assistant experience will focus on developing the following competencies

NASPA and ACPA Competencies

• Advising and Helping
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Ethical Professional Practice
• History, Philosophy, and Values
• Law, Policy, and Governance
• Leadership
• Student Learning, and Development
• Personal Foundations

National Association for Campus Activities

(NACA) Core Values

• Stewardship
• Innovation
• Communication
• Respect
• Learning
• Inclusivity

Benefits and Compensation

• Tuition remission for Miami University Graduate programs; including 33% general student fees
• Annual stipend of at least $13,924 (2023-2024 stipend yet to be determined)
• Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and the opportunity to complete certification in facilitation

Student Life

Position: Office of the Dean of Students Graduate Assistant
Type: Part-time, 20 hours (Monthly Stipend & Tuition Waiver)
Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year, renewable pending funding

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students for Outreach, this graduate assistantship focuses on educating and supporting students and the Miami University community about opportunities and resources available through the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS). The graduate assistant will curate and create regular student-facing communications through multiple media. The position will average 20 hours per week. The ODOS has direct responsibility for supporting students through the following lines of service: Student of Concern (CARE), Title IX, Bias Incident Response, Medical Withdrawals, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The ODOS provides advocacy, support, and care through student-centered programs, services, and resources to foster growth, learning, and success. The graduate assistant role has some flexibility in creating an experience that best fits the interests and goals of the successful applicant in alignment with the ODOS mission and values.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand students' varying needs and appropriately develop interventions, make referrals, and engage in outreach services.
• Cultivate case management skills.
• Apply assessment skills including research question generation and data analysis.
• Acquire knowledge related to Title IX compliance and response protocols.
• Enhance relationship-building skills and professionalism in a higher education context.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Students for Outreach manage a caseload of students needing resource assistance and support for food/housing insecurity, faculty notifications, or context-specific consultation.
• Use the Maxient database system for case management of assigned cases.
• Engage in appropriate training and serve as an Alternative Dispute Resolution facilitator.
• Work with the Assistant Dean of Students for Outreach to design and build messaging campaigns that support the mission of the ODOS.
• Develop and implement educational programs that respond to trends seen through reporting patterns.
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Students/Title IX Deputy Coordinator in executing ODOS assessment efforts.
• Co-coordinate the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) and the Love and Honor Story Project.

The mission of the Rinella Learning Center is to help students reach individual academic goals by providing them with necessary skills.  Academic Support Services, one of the units within the Rinella Learning Center, has developed several services designed to aid students in establishing effective study and life skills.  This paid Graduate Intern position would involve working individually with a caseload of students to develop organization, time management, study, and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching a section of our course centered on developing these skills, EDT 110: Learning Strategies for College Success.  Internship responsibilities would include:

• Meeting individually with each assigned student, usually on a weekly basis
• Conducting follow-up conversations with student via email or telephone
• Preparing for subsequent meetings
• Working intensively with select students using study strategies to facilitate acquisition and review of course content
• Teaching one section of EDT 110, a 2-credit hour, synchronous course that meets 2 days per week
• Lesson planning, grading, and communicating with students for EDT 110
• Communicating with Learning Specialists, Coordinators, and other Student Life professionals regarding the progress of the student
• Meeting for individual and/or group supervision (frequency to be determined)
• Participating in virtual and in-person training

Number of hours and number of students is negotiable, based on desired internship hours for this site.  Rate of pay is $12.10 per hour.  Note: At this time, this position does not offer tuition waivers.

Internship Supervisor:
Golden Fanning, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Bernard B. Rinella Jr. Learning Center
Miami University
306 Shriver Center
513.529.8741

fanningg@MiamiOH.edu

Job Description 

The Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) seeks a Graduate Assistant for 2023-2024 to join efforts to advance university-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic planning, programming, and initiatives. This Graduate Assistantship will complement and enhance the experience of a graduate program by providing practical and professionalization experience in institutional DEI work and research, working closely with the staff and joining other student team members. The Graduate Assistant will be an integral part of OIDI as part of a team working on DEI strategies, initiatives, and capacity-building efforts. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist OIDI staff with the day-today operations of the office
• Assist with planning and implementing DEI educational and intersectional programming (i.e. History and Heritage Months, Across the Divide Conference, DEI Interfaith Dialogue Series, etc.) 
• Engage in research and benchmarking to inform current and future work related to various DEI initiatives 
• Communicate and coordinate with various units and departments across campus to partner on programming and other initiatives 
• Develop and facilitate DEI workshops for undergraduate and graduate students
• Support communication, outreach, and promotion efforts to communicate to students, faculty, and staff about OIDI’s offerings and resources 
• Work on the OIDI newsletter with OIDI staff members 
• Contribute to the creation and posting of social media content 
• Collaborate with OIDI staff members to develop assessment instruments and review data to support OIDI reporting efforts 
• Graduate Assistants are expected to attend OIDI team meetings 
• Work hours are flexible according to class schedule; evening and/or weekend hours may occasionally be requested (e.g., for special events)

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduate student of Miami University 
• Able to work 18 hours per week
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (connected to any field of study) 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and a wide range of constituents in a diverse community
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and have a strong interest in supporting DEI efforts 
• Proficiency in MS Office, social media platforms, and computer skills

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Overview

• Mission Statement: To advance Miami University’s inclusive excellence and promote a welcoming community for all by providing an integrated, holistic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion through structures, policies, initiatives, and programming.
• Website: miamioh.edu/dei 
• Instagram: @MiamiOH_OIDI
• LinkTree: linktr.ee/miamioh_oidi 
• 2021-2022 End of Year Report: https://www.MiamiOH.edu/diversity-inclusion/data-reports/annual-report/index.html

Application Submission 

Please submit your resume and cover letter through this form.  Initial review of applicants will take place early March, so for full consideration please submit your materials before then.  If you have any questions about the position or the office, please contact OIDI@miamioh.edu.  

The Graduate School is in search of a full Graduate Assistant (20 hours per week) for the 2023-24 academic year. Duties for this on-campus position include event planning and implementation, communications, resource development, special projects, and other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Graduate School.

If you do not currently have a GA position and are interested in applying for this position, please send an email expressing your interest along with a resume or CV to gradschool@miamioh.edu no later than March 1, 2023.