College of Liberal Studies Dean’s Office
Graduate Assistant Job Description
Description of Job Responsibilities
Assist the CLS Dean’s Office
For no more than 16 hours per week, the GA will support the CLS Dean’s Office staff with the
following:
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Work directly with leadership team and provide administrative support on special projects
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Provide support in the furtherance of the College’s Inclusive Excellence Initiative
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Coordinate Inclusive Excellence Activities. This will include such programs as Inclusive
Excellence book reading groups and other diversity programs as assigned. The Graduate
Assistant will maintain records of all Inclusive Activities in the College. Track assessment for
assigned programs. Develop and maintain calendar of Inclusive Excellence events.
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Compile spreadsheet information for fundraising, strategic planning activities, and assessment
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Assist with College of Liberal Studies events (i.e., college-wide meetings, CLS Evening of
Excellence, Campus Close-Up, CLS London Study Tour)
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Provide support to the CLS Faculty Mentoring Programs
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Research issues, prioritize tasks and work independently with a high degree of confidentiality
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Assist with public relations initiatives (CLS Newsletter, CLS Webpage)
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Other duties as assigned
Assist the Eagle Mentoring Program
For no more than 4 hours per week, the GA will support the EMP Director with the following:
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Review EMP protégé Grade Progress Reports and Eagle Alert to identify concerns and monitor
student progress, assisting to identify resources for student improvement
Review EMP protégé monthly reports, follow up with students as assigned by Director, identify
plan of action as appropriate
Meet with EMP Director on a regular basis to receive feedback and updates on progress on
work that has been assigned
Assist EMP Director with interview process for next cohort, overseeing student worker’s
scheduling of Director’s secondary screening of students
Compile quarterly progress report for each EMP protégé
Qualifications
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Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence through programming,
campus collaborations, and participation in University Inclusive Excellence activities.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
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Must be detail oriented and able to multitask
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Ability to take initiative and work well with minimum supervision
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Ability to work as a team player with all members of the Dean’s staff
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Knowledge of/ or ability to learn computer systems (Excel, D2L, Word, PowerPoint)
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Ability to work independently
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Baccalaureate degree and current enrollment in a UW-L graduate program
Time Commitment
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20 hours per week