Graduate Administrative Assistant - Master of Social Work Program

Job Title:

Graduate Administrative Assistant – MSW Program

Organization Name:

Department of Social Work

Work Schedule:

Mainly office hours, 8AM-5PM M-F (schedule can be flexible)

Hours per Week:

20

Wage/Salary:

Stipend of $11,461 per year; $17.90 per hour, 20 hr/wk

Additional Benefits:

8 credits of graduate tuition per semester, fees, health center benefits, GA meal swipes, parking pass

Job Description:

This position will provide a wide variety of administrative duties related to the general functions of the Master of Social Work Program.

Duties include. but are not limited to:

• Assisting MSW Program Director with preparation of reports and other activities related to the ongoing accreditation process through the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Assisting with marketing and recruitment for the MSW program, updating and managing the department’s website and managing department social media presence, in collaboration with other administrative assistants.
• Assisting MSW field director in administration of field education program. 
• Attending department and program committee meetings and assisting the MSW program committee in maintenance of records, including recording meeting minutes. 
• Supporting the MSW Admissions Committee in the process of program admissions.
• Assisting department faculty and administrators with planning, promoting and delivering events, including training for students and community members, departmental professional events, and professional presentations. 
• Assisting with data collection and analysis for the purposes of program evaluation and improvement, as well as meeting market demands for social work education. 
• Assisting with organization and planning of MSW Capstone presentations and data analysis.
• Supporting planning and preparation of faculty led study abroad program and other academic activities. 
• Assisting faculty with grading, exam proctoring, and research projects as needed. 
• Providing general administrative support to the MSW Program Director. 
• As part of a multi-dimensional department, this position may be called upon to assist with other tasks within the MSW program and Social Work Department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Accepted into an NMU graduate program without conditions
• Must meet all the NMU graduate assistantship guidelines and requirements
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Capable of analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Familiarity with general office procedures and programs
• Excellent computer skills
• Capable of managing deadlines and simultaneous projects
• Ability to work independently and in team setting
• Familiarity with survey design, data collection and data analysis 
• Familiarity with accreditation processes in higher education and/or human services preferred.
• Familiarity with marketing, including social media management, preferred.
• Familiarity with events planning preferred. 
• MSW students will not be eligible for this assistantship due to conflicts of interest with administrative duties.