Graduate Assist - Admissions Visits & Events

Biblical Principles and Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further Malone's mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.I. University OverviewMalone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals: Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world; Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith; Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts; Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level; and explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.II. University ExpectationsMaintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus ChristFaithfully upholds Malone in prayerParticipates in community worship as schedule permitsDemonstrates behavior aligned with Malone's Mission, Foundational Principles, Doctrinal Statement and its Community's General PrinciplesEffectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenceIII. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for assisting the Campus Visits and Events Manager in the planning and execution of multiple visitations and special events as well as assisting in the recruitment of students and assisting the Director of Admissions with specific initiatives as assigned.IV. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in planning recruitment events including helping choose/reserve venues, brainstorming event details and schedules, creating visit folders, compiling visit gifts and decorations, creating outdoor signs, working with our food service provider, printing out materials, recruiting student workers to help run theevent, communicating with those involved in the day (registrants, faculty, administration, admissions, staff, students), and updating playbooks, ensuring the event runs smoothly, speaking in front of the group at the event if needed, coordinating staff/students, filling in where needed for the event (ex: willing to give a campus tour if we need more tour guides or willingness to lead activities or sessions), following up after the event (data entry, thank you letters or cards, tracking of success/show rates, etc...) and organizing all event supplies that were returned to the officeAssists in planning and running campus visits including creating visit schedules for students registered for personal visits, and communicating with the students, assisting with the flow of the visit as needed, and ensuring that any follow up needs are metOther duties as assignedV. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to problem solveAbility to work independentlyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsDetail orientedDemonstrated relational and collaborative skillsAbility to operate at a high level of professionalismAbility to maintain confidentialityEffective time management and project management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google SuiteAbility to multitaskAbility to work with others in a professional mannerAbility to learn programs such as Slate.Ability to self-start, set goals and timelines, and achieve them without supervisionOrganizational and problem solving skills and ability to multitaskAbility to communicate effectively and clearly with a multitude of people via email, written communication and verbal communication: parents, prospective students, college students, colleagues, University faculty/staffKnowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and with conference rules and regulations regarding the recruitment of athletes.VI. Education and ExperienceBachelor's DegreeMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate workRegistered and enrolled in a full-time graduate programVII. Working Conditions / Physical DemandsWork is typically performed in a conventional office environmentEvening and weekend work may be requiredAdditional Information:20 hours per weekGraduate Assistants may receive up to 18 credit hours per academic year (maximum of 9 per semester) of tuition remission in exchange for up to 800 hours of service. The term of this position is August 1 - May 31 and is for one academic year unless it is shortened by poor performance, completion of the degree or withdrawal from the program. The tuition voucher is for courses toward degree requirements only. Any unused portion of the voucher expires at the end of the academic year and may not be carried over to the next year. Graduate Assistants are responsible for payment of all academic fees, room, meal plans and tuition beyond the voucher. In some cases, housing and meal coverage may be extended as part of the assistantship. As an employee, Graduate Assistants will receive a W-2 reflecting the value of service for tax filing purposes. Graduate Assistants should consult their tax advisor to discuss the tax implications.