Program Grad Assistant

Summary

Join the online MPA in Sustainability program as a Program Graduate Assistant (GA) and provide support to online students and the program under the supervision of the program director. The GA will support internal and external program communication, proofread program materials, facilitate student feedback, and research relevant topics. This position does not involve grading. Remote work within the United States is permitted. Compensation is at the Level A rate on the MIIS student wage scale ($16.50 - $17.00 per hour). The position requires strong writing and editing skills, professional communication, attention to detail, and familiarity with common office software. Preference is given to students enrolled in the online MPA program.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Professional communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with common office software and willingness to learn new systems and platforms
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion throughout the teaching assistantship

Responsibilities

• Support both internal and external program communication
• Proofread program descriptions and related articles for websites and social media
• Facilitate student feedback on the program, including in live townhall-style meetings
• Research various topics and resources related to MPA program and its specializations, report findings, and recommend improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given first to student applicants enrolled in the online MPA degree program followed by student applicants enrolled in other online and residential MIIS programs