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Position Title Graduate Assistant, College of Business - Office of the Dean Position Status Staff Graduate Assistant
Budget Summary
Base Pay $7,000 annual stipend and 75% graduate tuition waiver
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Office of the Dean serves as a strategic and operational partner in advancing the College of Business's mission, with direct contributions to AACSB accreditation, data-informed decision-making, student engagement, and college-wide initiatives.
This role provides hands-on experience in higher education administration, business school operations, and strategic project execution within a Catholic and Lasallian educational environment. The role is intentionally structured to balance strategic, engagement, and operational responsibilities. Approximately 60% of the GA's time is dedicated to strategic initiatives (including data analytics, accreditation support, and special projects), 25% to events and engagement activities, and 15% to administrative and front office operations. This allocation ensures meaningful professional development while supporting the College's highest-impact priorities.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Support AACSB accreditation efforts, including:
Assurance of Learning (AoL) data collection and reporting
Faculty qualification tracking (Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, etc.) via various software tools
Assist in data analysis and dashboard development related to:
Enrollment trend
Retention and student success metrics
Program performance
Conduct benchmarking against peer and aspirant institutions
Ranking data collection (U.S. News, Princeton Review, etc.)
Employer/placement data tracking
Student engagement analytics
Lead or support special projects identified by the Dean's Office, such as:
New program feasibility research
Innovation Hub initiatives
Business Plan Competition execution and analytics
Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership
Support process improvement initiatives across College operations
Develop and manage content for College of Business communications, including:
Social media strategy and analytics
Video production and editing
Student/faculty spotlight stories tied to outcomes and impact
Support program marketing campaigns using data-driven insights
Collaborate with University Marketing on brand alignment
Dean's Report support
Assist with international and domestic recruitment initiatives
Support events and outreach efforts, including:
Campus visit days
CoB Student Club competitions and special events
Alumni or employer engagement events
Track engagement metrics and provide post-event analysis
Assist in coordination of the logistics for College-level events:
Registration management
Guest tracking and communications
Post-event reporting and assessment
Ensure events align with College branding and strategic goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required and must be enrolled full-time and maintain academic excellence in one of Lewis University's graduate programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in higher education administration, business analytics, or marketing
Experience with:
AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
Data tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI preferred)
Social media analytics platforms
Video editing software
Strong project management and organizational skills
Essential Duties Work hours
The Graduate Assistant will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on a year round basis.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S01731 Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary
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