Graduate Assistantship Opportunity!

Graduate Assistantship - Administrative Unit
Research and Evaluation

ASSIGNMENT LOCATION:

WVU Extension Service
Knapp Hall
Morgantown, West Virginia

Scheduled Work Hours:

20 hours per week, not to exceed

Period of Position:

August 18, 2008 - May 15, 2009

Deadline for Applications :

June 1, 2008

Brief Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to work in the areas of research and evaluation.

Major Responsibilities:

Duties:

• Report to the Evaluation Specialist for Extension
• Work with county Extension agents, specialists, and Extension teams on database creation, data entry and analysis
• Generate statistical reports when requested
• Work with Assistant Director of Resources for Extension on research related projects that may include literature reviews, grant preparation, web searches, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong skills in statistical analysis
• Problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Data processing skills
• Ability to work with individuals and groups; ability to work independently

Educational requirement:

Applicant must be accepted in a master’s program in the area of Sociology, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Community Health or other relevant discipline.

Freedom of Action:

Extensive communication will be held between supervisor and this position in order that the Graduate Assistant can obtain the support of the other in terms of decision-making. If any problems arise, it is then that the Graduate Assistant inquires for their supervisor’s authority to handle such difficult situations. The type of guidance and review given by the supervisor to this person is limited since the purpose of the graduate assistant is to assume full responsibility for the implementation of the program. However, the files of correspondence are to be kept fully open to the supervisor at all times as inspection is needed.

Benefits:

• Stipend
• Student Health Insurance
• Tuition Waivers

Application Process:

If you meet the stated requirements and would like to be considered for the position, submit all of the following information:

• A cover letter;
• Resume;
• Letter of acceptance in a graduate program, and;
• Three references (including address, e-mail, phone and fax numbers).
• All application material must be in electronic submissions in Word format.
• Send to EHRRecruitment@mail.wvu.edu

Questions about the position:

Note:

It is the policy of West Virginia University that a graduate student may not hold more than one graduate assistantship at a time. Thus, if you are a candidate for another WVU assistantship, you will be permitted to hold only one. It is also understood that you will be enrolled for at least 9 (nine) hours of graduate study for each semester of this appointment.

Social Justice:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for fulfilling the legal and moral mandates of appropriate laws and University policies regarding civil rights compliance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related social justice issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will be considered solely on the basis of individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Minorities, persons with disabilities, females and other protected class members are encouraged to apply.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the employment process should advise as necessary.

Submitted by Kim Suder.