Graduate Assistant for UWG Quality Enhancement Plan

Quality Enhancement Plan Graduate Assistant

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Graduate Assistant (GA) will support the QEP Implementation Team as they provide educational development activities for faculty and assess QEP data. Graduate Assistants will communicate with QEP Team members and the larger UWG community via email, phone, chat, and in person. Graduate Assistants will also assist with other QEP projects and events, such as the annual QEP symposium, as needed.

30% Assess QEP Data and build reports 15% Communication with QEP Team members and the larger UWG community 20% QEP event/workshop planning and logistics 25% Designing QEP materials such as flyers, posters, email templates 10% preparing QEP meeting agendas, gathering story information, and other communications

Required Qualifications

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria: Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Please note: Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions. Hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing. Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled in a graduate program in education, assessment, or related field Intermediate knowledge of Adobe programs Knowledge of experiential learning theories and best practices Knowledge of NACE career-readiness competencies and strategies for integrating them into student learning experiences Knowledge of best teaching practices for both in-person and online learning environments Working knowledge of/familiarity with Qualtrics and/or other assessment tools

Proposed Salary

A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month A tuition waiver, reducing the semester rate to $25 plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Cover Letter UWG Graduate School Acceptance Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The QEP GA will perform above-average duties of a complex nature requiring prior knowledge, skill, or training. Graduate Assistant positions may be physically demanding, and the work may be performed under difficult conditions. Students in these positions most often work with little to no supervision. This classification may be used while training for a higher level. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Contact Information

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Amanda Wright at awright@westga.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.