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Graduate Assistant - Business Management

Position:          Graduate Assistant – Rowland School of Business

Department:   Business Management

Term of appointment:  This position is for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time tuition is for nine (9) graduate credits per term (not including summer), up to a maximum of 18 graduate credits per year. Room, board, additional tuition charges, books and incidental costs are not included.

Salary: Graduate Assistant positions require up to 20 hours of work on campus per week and are only open to students who are registered, full-time degree candidates.

Requirements:  Graduate assistantships ordinarily run from September 1- April 30. Students must be enrolled in graduate classes within their program each semester they receive a Graduate Assistant stipend.
  • Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree with outstanding academic record.
  • Discipline Area: Admittance into the MBA or MA of Organizational Leadership program;
  • Must maintain enrollment and an overall GPA of 3.0;
  • Experience with leadership programs and activities.
  • Above average communication skills – quality writing, verbal, and listening skills.
  • Maintain a professional manner on and off campus.
  • Ability to uphold strict confidentiality guidelines.

FUNCTION: Graduate assistant will report to the Department Chair/Assistant to the Chair/Dean, who determines work assignments based on the needs of the department and the talents and skills of the successful candidate.  Work may be required during academic holiday periods.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The Graduate Assistant will be assigned responsibility in project areas listed below:
  • Assist with leadership of department initiatives such as Women in Industry, Entrepreneurship
  • Center, and RSB Podcasts.
  • Provide assistance and coordination for RSB functions and programs involving alumni, faculty, staff and students.
  • Assist in creating and updating the RSB digital and print media inclusive of social media.
  • Conduct and assist faculty with research related to academic and professional discipline.
  • Serve as a member of the Graduate Student Association.
  • Other duties as assigned


Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
  • Experience organizing projects and events.
  • Willingness to lead, offer opinions and direction.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access).
  • Basic experience with Adobe Photoshop.
  • Self-starter, willing to work independently.
  • Social media and basic design skills are desirable

Qualified applicants should submit letter of interest, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other pertinent applications materials to rowlandschoolofbusiness@pointpark.edu . Refer to “Department of Management GA" in the subject line. Deadline for application submission is March 31, 2023

*Note: Point Park University Alumni DO NOT need to submit transcripts. We can request those from the Registrar’s Office without charge.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Applicants selected for the Graduate Assistantship for the 2023-2024 academic year will be notified via email by the end April 2023.

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.