Careers

Position Summary:

The Office of Academic Advising aims to work dynamically and collaboratively with students to clarify and achieve their short—and long-term goals. This process encourages students to take responsibility for shaping their futures, employ interdependence, and become more empathetic towards themselves and others.

Graduate Assistants (GA) in the Office of Academic Advising and Academic Support provide individualized and group support to undergraduate CLA students. The position focuses on engaging with students who receive an academic alert or a faculty referral and are identified as needing additional academic advising, academic support, or academic probation.

Logistically, this can range from Ten (10) to Forty (40) undergraduate students per semester. The GA must maintain consistent communication with students, ensuring they are supported in reaching their goals at the end of the term. If a student is enrolled in the Learning Strategies Seminar (INT 100), the GA will ensure they understand course requirements and feel supported in completing them. The GA will have between ten (10) and twelve (12) one-on-one ongoing or two-time meetings with students. These sessions are opportunities to collaboratively work with students identified for further support from our office. The sessions include time management plans, individual success plans, academic advising, graduation plans, long-term and short-term goal development, and the knowledge and skills to successfully complete assignments and connect them to additional campus support and resources.

The meetings should strengthen the student’s self-leadership, social-emotional health, and the development of an individual plan for success. The GA will also attend the INT 100 Learning Strategies course twice per week, engage in discussions with students, and complete any additional tasks needed by the Director of Academic Advising. We offer flexible scheduling because our undergraduate students need support at different hours of the day; as a result, this need allows this position to be flexible with the GA hour availability. The paid position can work up to twenty hours per week. Of those hours, our office will work with the GA to develop a semester schedule, of which three of those hours will be for a weekly team meeting and the INT 100 class. Required training dates will be before an August 26th start date.

Anticipated Employment Dates: 08/26/2024 - 05/06/2025

Primary Responsibilities

• Engaging students currently on academic probation or receiving an academic alert or a faculty referral are identified as needing additional academic advising and academic support.
• Mentoring students in the INT 100 course and participating in discussions with students.
• Meeting one-on-one with students to provide academic, time, and individual success plan support.
• Connecting students with additional resources, such as the Accessibility Center, Wellness Center, and Tutoring and Writing Center.
• Assisted and supported our team with major advising events or programs.
• Upholding the service excellence standards of Rollins College in pursuit of the college's mission.
• Completing additional tasks assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.

Position Information:

Supervisor Name and Department: Tiffany Griffin, Director, Academic Advising and Support Services

Schedule: Availability to be on campus three 3–4 days each week and the ability to work 15-20 hours a week. Flexibility of work schedule is available.

Work Environment: Office environment requiring sitting for extended periods of time, traveling across campus, and occasions bending/lifting/twisting.

Pay: The hourly pay rate is $16/hr. and there are no benefits associated with this position.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes:

We view our Graduate Assistants as professionals in training with high levels of responsibility. We are committed to their development by offering robust work & learning experiences that allow them to expand their skill set and professional networks. Students serving in this position are expected to develop and enhance the following NACE Career Readiness Competencies and skills:

• Intercultural Competency
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Understanding of student visas and immigration regulations
• Database Management
• Customer Service

Desired
Qualifications and Skill Sets:

The Graduate Assistant serving in this position must demonstrate a strong work ethic, a high degree of initiative, dependability and personal accountability, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Additional skills and aptitudes include:

• Desire to help students experiencing a wide range of advising and academic challenges.
• Strong communication skills with extra emphasis on the skill of listening.
• Proficiency in applying empathy, patience, and non-judgment when meeting with others.
• Strong personal leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Knowledge of the resources and offices of Rollins College.
• Strong time management, organizational and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Willingness to be a mandated reporter.
• An understanding and respect for the diverse range of experiences and backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.

Education Requirement:

Candidates interested in the position must be enrolled in a graduate program at Rollins College's Hamilton Holt School or at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. Pending the hiring offer, new student employees (who have not worked at the college within the last two years) will need to complete new hire documents.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Fall semester class schedule and availability

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

Our Service 
Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities. 

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt