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Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are offered through many departments and colleges. Information concerning these types of assistance can be obtained from the department in which the student plans to study. All assistantships are governed by the Policy for the Administration of Graduate Assistantships.


Graduate Assistantship Openings*

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR UTK GRADUATE STUDENT:
PEACE CORPS CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE, UTK

Exciting part-time position available in the Center for International Education at the University
of Tennessee, Knoxville. Duties: promotes Peace Corps on campus to the student body, faculty,
and media; evaluates applications and conducts interviews, coordinates with the Atlanta
Regional Office; submits monthly reports. The position reports to Dr. Pia Wood, Associate
Provost, Center for International Education.

Benefits: Tuition Waiver, health insurance, and a stipend of approximately $12,000-14,000. This
is a nine month position.

Qualifications:
Must be a returned Peace Corps volunteer and an accepted or current graduate student at UT
Excellent oral and written communication skills, initiative and ability to work independently
Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends.
Must be able to maintain regular office hours 20 hours/week during academic semesters

Position begins in August 2012 and ends in May 2013. Training will be conducted in August
prior to start of school year. (Availability for some training in May 2012 would be a positive)

Deadline: Applications accepted immediately. Review of applications will begin March 19, 2012
and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions and to apply, send resume and names and contact information for 3 references to Lamonya Davis (Lamonya@utk.edu), Center for International Education, 1620 Melrose Ave. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996. (Tel: 974-3177)

 

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Department Name: Office of Multicultural Student Life
Position: Minority Achievement Peer Mentoring Program Graduate Assistant
Number of vacancies: 1

Job Requirements/Qualifications
Excellent oral, interpersonal, group, and written communication skills
Experience working with diverse student organizations in a leadership or advisory role
Cultural, academic, mentoring or programming experience
Organizational skills that would allow for performance of several tasks and programming initiatives
Awareness of successful academic and social support programs and activities
Commitment to the educational and personal development of students
Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends

Responsibilities and Tasks
Assist with the coordination and assessment of events and activities sponsored by the Minority Achievement Program i.e. Success Skills workshops, Community Service activities and Social events
Provide advisory support to 35-50 undergraduate peer mentors
Responsible for mentor and mentee pairings
Coordinate student leadership and mentoring training workshops
Supervise the mentor recruitment, screening and selection process
Perform other duties as required

Salary/Benefits:
Full Tuition Waiver for each semester employed, monthly stipend and graduate student health insurance.
Term: 20 Hours per week; 12 Month Appointment at will

If you are interested in joining our team, send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: The Office of Multicultural Student Life at multicultural@utk.edu. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is June 1, 2012, with training opportunities available in the spring 2012 semester.

 

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*Please check with the concerned department about the status (open/close) of the positions before applying.

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