Job Details

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Job Title
Graduate Assistant for the Cutler Scholars Program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Number
20161530STD

Job Description

About the Cutler Scholars Program

The Cutler Scholars Program mission is to provide socially-engaged students with institutional resources, intellectual community, and experiences that will develop their leadership skills. Each year we select about 15 new Cutler Scholars, who receive a 4-year scholarship and stipends to support a series of four individually-designed experiential learning experiences: an outdoor leadership experience, public service internship, professional internship, and work or study abroad. The Cutler Scholars Program is a designated Ohio Honors Program.

Responsibilities

This position will allow the GA to gain experience and develop skills in student programming, recruitment and selection, advising, alumni relations, and general program management.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of the First-Year Retreat & Senior Retreat
• Assist with the scholar selection process which may include communicating with school counselors, attending admissions events, reading applications, coordinating interview day logistics, etc.
• Assist with the facilitation of the Enrichment Program by helping to plan student workshops and providing individual advising.
• Advise Cutler Council. Cutler Council is a registered student organization that organizes Scholar events and activities.
• Plan internal and external communication projects such as student and alumni newsletters, social media campaigns, etc.
• Assist with coordination of special events such as Homecoming, Finals Week Scholar Social, Senior Mentor Dinner, Cutler Scholar Advisory Board, etc.

Note: Graduate Assistant will have an active role in the First-Year Retreat which takes place the week prior to the start of the fall semester.

This assistantship is for 2025-2026 academic year with the potential to continue through the 2026-2027 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a graduate student applying/enrolled at the Ohio University Athens campus

Preferred Qualifications

Department
Honors Tutorial College

Pay Rate

$14,500 stipend

In previous years, tuition waivers have been available to students in the Patton College of Education. Tuition waivers are made available to students enrolled in specific academic programs and colleges. Please inquire with the graduate program you have applied to determine if tuition waivers are available to you if offered a graduate assistantship with the Cutler Scholars Program.

Posting Open Date
10/02/2024

Posting End Date
04/15/2025

Job Category
Student Hourly

Planning Unit
Honors Tutorial College

Work Schedule

20 hours per week. Occasional night and weekend hours may be necessary but will be communicated in advance.

Campus
Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kristine Hoke

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type
Part-Time Term

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