Graduate Student Assistant for Practicum Education Office
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Dominican University
River Forest, IL, US
Summary
The Graduate Student Assistant will provide administrative support to the Practicum Education Office, including file maintenance and data entry. They will also assist with event planning and the preparation of flyers and correspondence.
Job Description
Title: Graduate Student Assistant for Practicum Education Office
FLSA Status: Hourly
Hourly Rate: $15.25/hour
Department: School of Social Work
Reports To: Director and Assistant Directors for Practicum
Available: Sep 2026- May 2027| 11-13 hours per week
Primary Purpose / Position Summary
The Graduate Student Worker in the School of Social Work will assist the Practicum Education Office with various administrative tasks, including:
- Organizing online information related to Practicum Education
- Maintaining Practicum Education files
- Supporting other student services within the Practicum Education Office
Expectations for All Dominican Employees
To support the university's mission to pursue truth and provide compassionate service in creating a more just and humane world.
Job Components / Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning for Social Work events as needed
- Collaborate with the Practicum Education Office to enter data from student surveys
- Update agency resource information in collaboration with the Practicum Education Office
- Prepare flyers or correspondence as required
- Maintain, organize, and issue documents/files
- Perform other duties as delegated or assigned to support Social Work activities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Qualtrics
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work graciously with diverse groups of people
- Capacity to handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
- Initiative and ability to follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the position
Other Requirements:
- Must be enrolled at least part-time as a graduate student in the School of Social Work at Dominican University
- Availability during daytime hours
The student worker will primarily work online, with occasional on-site work as needed. When onsite, the work will mostly be in a safe, solitary environment.
