Graduate Assistantship & Tuition Scholarship Positions

Tuition Scholarship - College of Nursing

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/26/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

-Assist with research related tasks: transcription of research data is the most important part of this position and requires some past experience with data transcription; literature search; data collection; writing.
-Assist with technology related tasks (as needed).

Job Qualifications:

Ability to handle confidential information
Typing skills (transcription)
You must be unconditionally admitted to a graduate degree program and maintain full-time status for the length of the contract. This position is for the entire 2013-2014 academic year (two semesters/August to May)

Job Requirements:

Eager to learn, Organized, Dependable.

Application Instructions:

Apply only if available for an in-person interview.
Please send an e-mail to: ghaffari@etsu.edu to make an appointment. Do not call and leave a message.

Contact Information:

Dr. Masoud Ghaffari
Associate Professor
College of Nursing
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70629
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4513
Email: ghaffari@etsu.edu

Posted on 5/17/2013

Tuition Scholarship - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Dates: 08/26/13 to 12/14/13

Job Description:

These positions require good work habits, the ability to work well with others and must be reliable and dependable.

Job Requirements:

Job description: these positions require general office duties such as running errands, making copies, answering the telephone, picking up mail and other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions:

Please send a brief resume to BettyAnn Proffitt at proffitb@etsu.edu and/or call 439-4173 to make an appointment for an interview.

Contact Information:

Betty Ann Proffitt
Executive Aide
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70550
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4173
Email: proffitb@etsu.edu

Posted on 5/15/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Orientation Services

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Dates: 07/01/13 to 06/30/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant for New Student & Family Programs will work with new students and parent and family members under the direct supervision of the Director of New Student & Family Programs.

Job Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest assisting new students and their families in making a smooth transition to the institution, strong ability to work well as a part of a team, excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, networking and time management skills as well as experience with Microsoft Office and website management. Candidate must be flexible and be willing to work evenings and weekends. Experiences with student life, campus involvement, and technology preferred.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:
Principle duties and responsibilities include:
• Assist in the development and coordination of a Parents Association.
• Coordinate and upkeep of the Parent Pride Newsletter.
• Maintain the Parent and Family social networking sites, email address, and website.
• Assist and coordinate Parent & Family Weekend.
• Respond to parent & family concerns.
• Develop and coordinate Parent & Family orientation programs.
• Assist with New Student Orientation & LAUNCH program.
• Assist with selection and coordination of POLO program.
• Assist in the advisement of the First Year Program Honor Society.
• Other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions:

Send resume and cover letter to levesque@etsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Preferable start date is July 1 however August 15 would be acceptable.

Contact Information:

Heather Levesque
Orientation Services
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4210
Email: levesque@etsu.edu

Posted on 5/8/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - America Reads/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

Manages the America Reads Challenge Program; Assists with the recruitment, screening, and hiring of tutors; Networks with schools and community sites; Conducts site visits; Maintains records; Assists with program and tutor assessment; Coordinates meetings/trainings; Maintains tutor resources and library

Job Qualifications:

Oral and written communication; Programming and planning; Leadership; Ability to work with students, staff and community; Interpersonal skills; Computing Skills; Flexibility; Organizational Skills

Application Instructions:

Send Cover letter, Resume and References to Teresa Brooks Taylor at Campus Box 70701 Johnosn City, TN 37614 or Fax to 423-439-7790 or Email to taylort@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Teresa Brooks Taylor
America Reads/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70701
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-7776
Email: taylort@etsu.edu

Posted on 5/7/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - America Reads/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

Manages the America Reads Challenge Program; Assists with the recruitment, screening, and hiring of tutors; Networks with schools and community sites; Conducts site visits; Maintains records; Assists with program and tutor assessment; Coordinates meetings/trainings; Maintains tutor resources and library

Job Qualifications:

Oral and written communication; Programming and planning; Leadership; Ability to work with students, staff and community; Interpersonal skills; Computing Skills; Flexibility; Organizational Skills

Application Instructions:

Send Cover letter, Resume and References to Teresa Brooks Taylor at Campus Box 70701 Johnosn City, TN 37614 or Fax to 423-439-7790 or Email to taylort@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Teresa Brooks Taylor
America Reads/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70701
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-7776
Email: taylort@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/25/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - University School

Number of Positions: 5

Contract Dates: 07/15/13 to 05/23/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

University School is seeking to fill 5 Full Graduate Assistantships to assist elementary school teachers and office staff. Hours will be between 7:30 and 4:00 M-F.

Job Qualifications:

Successful applicant will need to demonstrate efficient work habits, telephone, computer, and organizational skills. Applicant will need to work well with others which include faculty, staff, students, parents, and school visitors.

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and a brief resume to Patricia Jungkeit at University School, Campus Box 70632, Johnson City TN 37614.

Contact Information:

Dustin Honeycutt
University School
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70632
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-8431
Email: honeycuttdg@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/25/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Service-Learning/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

Assist with service-learning placements; Networks with community agencies; Assists in documentation of service outcomes; Conducts site visits; Maintains records; Assists with phone calls; Promotes service-learning; Supervises group projects

Job Qualifications:

Oral and written communication skills; Programming and planning; Service experience or knowledge; Ability to work with students, faculty/staff, and community; Interpersonal skills; Computing Skills; Flexibility

Application Instructions:

Submit Cover letter, resume and references to Teresa Brooks Taylor at Campus Box 70701, Johnson City, TN 37614 or Fax to (423) 439-7790 or Email taylort@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Teresa Brooks Taylor
Service-Learning/Dept. of Counseling & Human Services
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70701
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-7776
Email: taylort@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/23/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Undergraduate Admissions

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/14/14

Job Description:

Work in phone room answering phones and taking detailed messages for staff. Occasional front desk assisting of walk-ins and other duties as assigned. Assist with general office duties (copying, filing, data entry, mail outs, and running errands on campus). Light lifting at times.

Job Qualifications:

Work with confidential information and sign a confidentiality agreement. Must have excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills. Needs to have good computer skills to assist with ETSU staff and potential students, must be able to pay attention to detail and be responsible and dependable. Must be punctual and able to keep a set schedule. Apply only if available for an "in person" interview.

Job Requirements:

Must be 1st year graduate student, fully accepted in a degree program, and registered for a minimum of 9 graduate hours. Be able to work 20 hours per week, both fall and spring. Previous work experience a plus.

Application Instructions:

Send resume to: Candy McNabb at mcnabbcc@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Candy McNabb
Secretary 3
Undergraduate Admissions
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70731
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4213
Email: mcnabbcc@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/22/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Student Organization Resource Center

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

-Provide general assistance to student organizations and assist newly forming organization through the registration process
-Manage the annual student organization renewal process and maintain accurate information in the student organization online directory (Buc-Hub)
-Assist in the marketing and budgeting of Buctainment, the campus activities programming board, Assist with Buctainment events
-Help with SORC events including the annual student organization orientation series and annual Summit Awards reception
-Evening and weekend work required

Job Qualifications:

-Good oral and written communication skills
-Experience with event planning
-Campus involvement experience
-Organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
-PC Computing (preferred experience with MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Access)

Application Instructions:

Submit a letter of interest with resume and 3 reference to the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC). Applications can be submitted in person to the SORC office located on the first floor of the D.P. Culp University Center, or by mail to ATTN: Student Activities GA, ETSU Box 70269, Johnson City, TN 37614.

Contact Information:

Leah Adinolfi
Director of Student Activities
Student Organization Resource Center
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70269
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-6633
Email: adinolfi@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/22/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Child Study Center

Number of Positions: 3

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

Assistant to a full time teacher in the toddler or preschool programs. In addition to being an early learning laboratory environment, we operate as a full-day childcare program.

Job Qualifications:

You will need to be fingerprinted (paid for by DHS), have a recent health exam on file, 3 references, plus additional licencing requirements for working in childcare.

Job Requirements:

It is preferable that you have some experience working with children in a group setting. We also prefer our Graduate Assistants to have a bachelor's in early childhood development and learning or working toward a master's in early childhood.

Application Instructions:

Contact Lynn Lodien, Preschool Master Teacher, at lodien@etsu.edu or Stephanie Stephens, Infant/Toddler Master Teacher, at stephesn@etsu.edu to set up an interview.

Contact Information:

L. Lodien or S. Stephens
Master Teachers
Child Study Center
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70434
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4882
Email: childstudycenter@etsu.edu

Posted on 4/4/2013

Tuition Scholarship - Language and Culture Resource Center (LCRC)/Department of Literature and Language

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Job Description:

Position available only to a new graduate student who has been accepted into a graduate program at ETSU and is beginning his or her graduate course work Fall 2013.

Job Qualifications:

1. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish for translation/interpretation work.
2. Good work habits, telephone manners, computer and organizational skills.
3. Ability to work well with others in a teamwork environment both in an office setting and in the community

Application Instructions:

For more information on the LCRC, check out our website at http://www.etsu.edu/cas/lcrc/
Please apply via email. Send your resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and why you believe you would be an asset to the program to:

Contact Information:

Ardis Nelson
Director
Language and Culture Resource Center (LCRC)/Department of Literature and Language
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-8364
Email: nelsona@etsu.edu

Posted on 3/6/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Clemmer College of Education

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

The Clemmer College of Education Office of Student Services is seeking to fill two Graduate Assistantship Academic Advisor positions beginning Fall 2013. Job duties will include providing advisement for Teacher Education students regarding courses and program eligibility requirements; creating and maintaining student files and records; assisting with New Student Orientations; assisting with recruiting events; and other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; enjoy working with students and as part of a team. Candidates must be flexible in scheduling, with an occasional Saturday or evening required with advanced notice. Candidates should be detail-oriented and be able to handle confidential information discretely. Preference will be given for students in Counseling; Human Services; Education or related fields.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2013. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Joel Tramel, tramel@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Joel Tramel
Coordinator
Clemmer College of Education
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70685
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-7626
Email: tramel@etsu.edu

Posted on 3/5/2013

Full Graduate Assistantship - Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Dates: 08/15/13 to 05/15/14

Possible Renewal: Yes

Job Description:

ETSU Athletics Academic Services Department is seeking two qualified graduate students to assist full-time staff with the day-to-day operations of the Bill G. Humphreys Center. Duties will include monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference regulations, serving as an academic mentor, conducting professional development workshops, assisting in the oversight of the Tutorial Program, supervising study hall, and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services.

Job Qualifications:

All interested candidates will need to successfully enroll in a full-time graduate program at East Tennessee State University in order to be eligible for the assistantship. Candidates must possess strong organizational, communication and computer skills; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet established work deadlines; and availability to work evenings, Sundays and occasional weekends. Preference will be given to students with previous experience in collegiate athletics and/or academic counseling and advising. Interest in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics, specifically student-athlete academic services, is preferred.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2013. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and three references to Charvi Greer, greerjc1@etsu.edu

Contact Information:

Charvi Greer
Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
East Tennessee State University
PO Box 70707
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423-439-4618
Email: greerjc1@etsu.edu

Posted on 2/4/2013