Staff Graduate Assistant (SGA)

Title: Staff Graduate Assistant (SGA)

Employee Classification: GS

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Department: Engage@EMU

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Digital Connecting Corps Program Coordinator position will require an individual capable and interested in cultivating partnerships with community partners, supporting the growth and sustainability of this intergenerational program in various capacities, and data collection used to guide decision-making and assess impact. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating device distribution for participants
• Maintaining device waitlist 
• Acquiring devices for participant use
• Calling participants to notify them when devices are available
• Transporting devices to the Senior Center, Library and Individual Residence’s  for distribution 
• Provide needed level of on-site program support at each DCC site, including: Assisting in setting up space (tables, chairs, power strips, projector, screen, etc.)
• Generating sign up sheets, signing up participants, and tracking attendance
• Working with Ypsilanti Library, Senior Center staff to acquire any needed equipment for the workshops
• Supporting tech coaches w/ questions and assisting participants when able
• Working with senior center directors to adjust programming based off of their needs, feedback, and facility operations
• Needed level of support varies depending on site needs & workshop structure
• Serve as a liaison among stakeholders of the program
• Discuss program needs with Occupational Therapy faculty and actualize discussed changes
• Ensure that interaction forms are completed for each participant of each workshop and supporting the tech coaches to make this happen
• Maintain the Data Dashboard to ensure that the collected information is accurate, reliable, and available
• Input data collected from all distributed assessments into spreadsheets
• Create and share informational flyers with community partners as needed
• Serve as a first point of contact for interested individuals who want to learn about DCC at their respective locations

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment in an EMU master’s degree program in occupational therapy, counseling, Psychology,  Social Work,  higher education student affairs (HESA) or other master’s degree program with significant background and concentration in health related fields. 
General knowledge of tech skills preferred (Email, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Smart Phones, Apps) 
Proven ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff including those from diverse backgrounds
General knowledge of how to track, input and analyze statistical data
Interest in working with older adult populations and technology accessibility 
Previous experience demonstrating strong leadership abilities, influencing others in a positive manner while achieving goals, and effectively communicating ideas and generating support for ideas
Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills
Ability to manage multiple sites associated with the project; strong planning and organizational skills
Demonstrate program development and management experience
Team-oriented towards program design, implementation, and evaluation
Energy, creativity, ability to assume responsibility; take initiative and develop new programs
Successfully pass background screening
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required GPA of 3.0 or higher is required Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

Special Instructions:

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.

Appointment Percentage:

100%