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 Student Retention Initiatives

Special Instructions to Applicants

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To apply, you will need your resume, cover letter, a list of professional references, and your autobiographical sketch/personal statement. You may apply for up to seven graduate assistantships at Ohio University.

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Posting Number
20161568STD

Job Description

Job Description:
The Graduate Assistant for Student Retention Initiatives will play a critical role in analyzing student data and supporting retention and persistence strategies. This position offers an opportunity to enhance student academic success, provide data-driven insights, and support professional staff in advancing student-centered advising practices.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, report, and evaluate data on the use and impact of student services
• Evaluate and report on student outcomes to inform retention and persistence strategies
• Propose actionable interventions based on data analysis
• Support the marketing and promotion of updates to advising technologies and enhancements
• Advance knowledge of advising technologies to support intervention strategies and measure outcomes
• Apply educational theories to inform and refine technology-led advising strategies for retention and persistence
• Collaborate with professional staff across diverse offices to support coordinated student success initiatives

This position is ideal for graduate students with a passion for data-driven decision-making, student support, and developing professional skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student applying/enrolled at the Ohio University Athens campus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Skills in data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Department
University College, Dean's Office

Pay Rate

$13,500 plus tuition waiver

Posting Open Date
12/20/2024

Posting End Date
02/15/2025

Job Category
Student Hourly

Planning Unit
University College

Work Schedule

20 hours per week - includes office hours, project work and staff meetings

Some nights 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.
Suraiya Padiyath Abdulla, ...@ohio.edu

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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