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Graduate Assistant – Cat Trax (Graduate Student Position)

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Graduate Assistant – Cat Trax 
Department: Student Programs and Involvement

Summary: Responsible for supporting the university's Cat Trax program that guides students in making the most of their college experience by engaging in four key areas: student involvement, health and well-being, career readiness and student belonging.

Position Details: Student position 

Supervisory Responsibility: Lead only 

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. This is a 12-month position. 

Pay Range: $13.75/hr 

Supervised By: Coordinator/Student Leadership and Engagement 

Close Date: Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date: Aug. 4  

Application Requirements: Union application

Key Functions:

• Assist in the management and facilitation of the Cat Trax program.
• Develop and facilitate programming to promote student understanding and utilization of Cat Trax.
• Lead communication and marketing of the program, in coordination with the Union’s marketing
department.
• Lead program assessment practices.
• Coordinate and provide direction to Cat Trax student ambassador volunteers.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the department.
• Support university student recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.
• Provide assignments, direction and support to student employee(s) in department. Assess performance.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and such as directed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a master’s program at Kansas State University
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills and Abilities:

Work in a general office environment and event venues, to include outdoor settings. Remain seated/stand 40% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying equipment.
Hearing for average or normal conversations and to receive information. Sight to view computer, documents,
and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. Move, transport and position equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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