Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistantship

Location:
Education Entrepreneurship Program, Penn GSE

Modality:
In-Person

Position Length:
Academic Year (Fall - Spring)

Work Hours and Commitment:
10-15 hours per week

Pay Rate:
$18.00/hr

Additional Compensation:
None

Federal Work Study Eligible

Overview

The GA will report to the Associate Director and will support the operation of a fast-paced executive-style master’s program. The GA will be involved in all aspects of program including events, student and faculty communication, and alumni management. GA will have the opportunity to observe first-hand how a master’s program is run from the ground, up. The position will be primarily remote with required in-person responsibilities and events. As a member of the Education Entrepreneurship team, GA must be self-driven and responsible for working on projects independently as well in a group setting. 

Opportunities

  • GA will have several opportunities to sit in on classes and be part of a community of education innovation
  • Join a network of EdTech leaders, change makers, and social justice oriented entrepreneurs
  • This position is designed to highlight GAs strengths. We will customize the experience to your interest areas whenever possible

Supervisor/Contact

Jenny Zapf - Founding Director, Penn GSE Education Entrepreneurship Program

jzapf@upenn.edu

Phil Price - Adminstrator

priceph@upenn.edu

Required Duties

  • The GA will be expected to support on-site and virtual program intensive weekends. All meals will be provided during intensive sessions. See the Schedule dropdown on the program webpage for required weekends: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/programs/education-entrepreneurship-masters 
  • Support general logistics of running the graduate degree program including operations, communication, event planning, and scheduling.
  • Support social media management including program Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and design program marketing materials for these sites (flyers, posters, etc.)
  • Assist in project management and collaborate with multiple constituents for event planning
  • Support admissions work, including but not limited to Zoom virtual information sessions and connecting new admits with alumni
  • Upload and edit Zoom recordings of webinars, classes, info sessions.
  • Create and distribute surveys using Qualtrics and Google Forms
  • Handle personal information of students with confidentiality

Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills

  • Essential: Availability to work the above-mentioned weekends
  • Essential: Availability to work remotely and independently and ability to work in person on certain evenings and weekends
  • Preferred: Desire to work with adult learners in an executive-style 12-month program
  • Preferred: At least 1 year of professional work experience

Application Instructions

Please email a copy of your resume to Jenn Zapf (jzapf@upenn.edu) and Phil Price (priceph@upenn.edu) to request an interview for this position. 

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