DBA Graduate Assistant

DBA Graduate Assistant - Faculty Support (Part-time/Temporary)

Summary of Position: Graduate Assistants will primarily perform administrative tasks to serve the DSB and the DBA program. Each will be assigned an area of responsibility such as International Students, Student Support/Ombudsperson, and Faculty Support. Under those areas of responsibilities, tasks will be assigned by a lead faculty or administrative staff. In some cases, GAs may be asked to assist professors with class administration and grading. All GAs are expected to support three doctoral residencies per year. This includes traveling to residency locations, assisting with set-up, logistics, and support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the DBA Full-Time Faculty on assigned tasks
• Assist with coordinating adjunct faculty and research chair recruiting efforts
• Assist with the end-of-course and faculty / research chair review processes
• Assist communication with adjunct faculty and research chairs
• Maintain and update records
• Coordinate with research chairs to track student progress on their ADPs
• Support onsite and virtual residencies assignments as directed by the Department Chair

Qualifications

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• A Master’s Degree required. Preferably in a business, or business related field
• An IWU active graduate DBA student in good standing

Experience

• At least three (3) years of professional experience. Preferably five (5)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to handle appropriately confidential information

Required Skills

• The ability to be self-directed to accomplish required tasks.
• The ability to effectively communicate with culturally diverse populations of students and faculty
• The aptitude to lead with the soft skill, empathy, which is a vital leadership competency
• Sufficient familiarity with Microsoft Office and other products to accomplish tasks, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.
• The ability to balance multiple tasks
• The ability to follow policies and be flexible when appropriate
• The ability to travel to and work at residencies three times per year
• A high degree of integrity to handle confidential student information

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

Limitations and Disclaimer

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Key skills/competency

• Administrative Support
• DBA Program Support
• Faculty Coordination
• Student Progress Tracking
• Residency Support (Onsite & Virtual)
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Confidential Information Handling
• Intercultural Communication
• Empathy and Leadership
• Task Management and Flexibility