Job TitleTransformative Learning Graduate AssistantRequisition NumberDU13536Department Name1B140: Transformative LearningWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$25,000/Academic YearType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Applicants should be pursuing an MA, MS, or Ph.D.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; Standing for long periods of time; occasional lifting or pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
Shift
20 hours per week
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends (varies)
Position is for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will support administrative tasks, program evaluation, and retention projects within the Department of Transformative Learning. This position plays a key role in fostering student engagement and success through administrative, research, and programmatic support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as data tracking, email communications, appointment coordination, and resource development.
- Assist with student outreach efforts to promote retention and connect students with appropriate services. Examples include: call campaigns, coordinating with the undergraduate staff to make appointment reminder calls, and drafting outreach scripts.
- Support research efforts related to student retention and TL programs/services, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Assist in preparing presentations, internal reports, and promotional materials that highlight program impact and student outcomes.
- Attend weekly retention meetings on Fridays 10am-11:30am and contribute to strategic discussions on student success and retention.
- Complete other duties as assigned in support of departmental goals.
All successful candidates must be available in August to training.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To Apply, please upload:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resum or CV
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Specific Request)
5. Complete Application and Specific Questions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- A demonstrated track record of helping students to succeed,
- Excellent executive functioning skills such as time management, listening, communication, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
- Excellent customer service.
- Enjoys working in both an individual and team setting.
- Strong understanding of academic life skills such as learning strategies, time management, growth mindset, getting motivated, & school/work/life integration.
Federal Work Study eligible candidates preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Pursuing an MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Sports Psychology, Psychology, Human Resources, Counseling, Wellness, or a similar field.
Deadline to Apply07/04/2025Our University Community
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