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Academic Services & Learning Resources Graduate Assistant

Position Number: 6208123
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Services & Learning Resources Graduate Assistant

College of the Holy Cross

Description

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR), the Graduate Assistant (GA) of ASLR is responsible for supporting services and programs that promote student academic success. During the summer, the GA will assist with the coordination of Summer Passport, an academic orientation and transition program. During the academic year, the GA will continue coordinating aspects of fall and spring Passport, provide academic success coaching and advising, assist with outreach and student engagement efforts, facilitate academic skill-building workshops, and gain experience in academic support functional areas (on a rotating/as needed basis).Key Responsibilities:Academic Support & Advising

Meet individually with students; assist students in developing effective academic skills and habits
Provide academic advising and support to students to clarify their academic and co-curricular interests; connect students to relevant campus resources and partners
Develop and facilitate academic skill-building workshops to help students achieve academic success
Monitor and engage in regular follow-up with students about their progress

Passport Program Coordination & Development:

Assist in planning, coordinating, and assessing Passport
Collaborate with the Associate Director of ASLR to hire, train, and supervise Passport student staff
Arrange room assignments, access, and move-in/out for Summer Passport student participants and staff in accordance with College policy
Serve in the on-call rotation to respond to crisis and/or emergency situations during Summer Passport, according to college protocols for communication and response
Support the development and facilitation of workshops, presentations, student activities and weekend field trips for students
Conduct Passport academic support meetings
Assist with the planning and implementation of the Passport Spring Retreat
Collaborate with campus partners to integrate holistic support for the first-year student transition
Assist in recruiting prospective students to Passport
Develop programming and academic support services for Passport students beyond their first-year
Research best practices in orientation and transition programs and provide recommendations for program improvements

Professional Development

Network with campus partners, students and alumni to develop understanding of higher education functional areas and structures
Support and assist with other ASLR programs (e.g. Peer tutoring, PAL, The Mentor Program, The Tri-Alpha National Honor Society, etc.) on a rotating basis
Participate in internal and external professional development opportunities

Student Engagement, Outreach & Administration:

Build relationships and collaborate with key campus partners that support student engagement
Develop and distribute learning resources and materials, social media content, and marketing campaigns to promote ASLR and Passport.
Represent ASLR and Passport at campus events, resource fairs, etc.
Assist in collecting and analyzing program evaluation data to measure effectiveness
Support administrative tasks, such as responding to student inquiries and managing ASLR program logistics

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Enrolled in a graduate program of: Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social work or another closely related field preferred
Interest in higher education academic support, orientation/transition programs, and/or residence life with a commitment to supporting underserved student communities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize, solve problems, and complete projects with minimal supervision
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google drive, Google sites) preferred
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends

Additional Information:
Position type: Part-timeLocation: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MADepartment: Academic Services & Learning ResourcesReports to: Associate Director of Academic Services & Learning Resources Time Frame:June - Mid August 2025 (40 hours/week)Mid August - Mid December 2025 (20 hours/week)Mid January - Mid May 2026 (20 hours/week) Compensation:June - Mid August 2025: $10,000. Housing included during this timeframe.Mid August - Mid December 2025 & Mid January - Mid May 2026: $20/hour. Housing not included.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.

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