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Graduate Assistant for Academic Affairs

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful applicant will work in the Education and Social Work Accredited Academic programs (20 hours a week).

Support data collection and analysis in accredited programs. Generate reports, maintain files, and monitor student completion of program requirements. Communicate with program partners. Meet weekly with program directors/department chairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support Accredited Academic Programs with data collection and maintenance, generating reports, and maintaining files.
  • Communicate via email with program partners
  • Monitoring student completions of program requirements.
  • Meet weekly with program directors.
  • Additional tasks possible as the schedule permits.
QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of this job.

  • An interest in academic processes and practices in higher education.
  • Admission to a Bluffton University graduate program.
  • Proficient use in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  •  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Attention to details.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Integrity and honesty in conveying program information and honoring student and program confidentiality.
  • Support of the Bluffton University mission and vision.
  • Optional attendance at student orientation/registration events.
Degree obtained:
  • Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MND)
  • OR Master of Social Work (MSW)
COMPENSATION:

Full tuition waiver with competitive stipend, room and board.

DEADLINE:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:

Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104

hr@bluffton.edu

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.

Posted 5/13/26

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