Graduate Education Assistant - Lakeland, United States - Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University

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Lakeland, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S.

News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings.

Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014.

Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn

recognitions

such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE
Graduate Education Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a member of the faculty, the Graduate Education Assistant (GEA) will provide academic support that furthers the mission of Florida Polytechnic University.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Faculty Support.
Grading.
Lab Preparation.
Leading Recitations.
Tutorial support for students.
General Classroom Support.
Assessment.
Administrative Support.
Clerical Tasks.
Assist with other work, as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong technical skills in the use of personal computers, software, and various other electronic devices.
Strong technical skills in the use of software for data processing.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to explain concepts to others effectively.
Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
Demonstrate flexibility in assigned duties and move comfortably between different assignments and new projects as they emerge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be enrolled as a graduatelevel student at Florida Polytechnic University.
Must have a bachelor's degree.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and must be enrolled in 9 credits or more.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

This position requires a criminal background check.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Varies and will be determined based on course schedule and research needs.
A Graduate Education Assistant is limited to a maximum of 20 work hours per week while classes are in session. During semester breaks and summer terms, a student worker is limited to a maximum of 40 work hours per week on an asneeded basis._

Application Deadline Date:
Always Open.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.