Graduate Assistant – Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs seeks a Graduate Assistant to assists with the administration of various systems for students within the Office of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.

• Assists with the implementation of the Community Standards system
• Serve as a hearing officer and facilitate informal resolution processes
• Serve as a low to mid-level case manager for the Student Support Network
• Assists with the retention of reports from Public Safety, Residence Life, faculty, and others in the Maxient data management system
• Compile weekly, monthly and annual data including but not limited to Student Affairs Assessment Program, Student Support Network, Documented Absence’s, student intake and departmental update
• Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Affairs
• Oversee the social media handles for the Office of Student Affairs
• Create, maintain and update content for the University websites
• Assist with the organization of MCPHS Commencement exercises
• Assist with the planning and execution of Office of Student Affairs programs and events
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Office of Student Affairs

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current graduate student who is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education and/or student affairs administration, education, counseling, or related field concurrently while in the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Physical Requirements:
• Sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to lift up to 5-10 lbs

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.