Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistant Position Description: Research and Administrative Assistant for Dr. Stacey Garrett, Higher Education Program

Housed within the newly formed Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, & Higher Education (CTH), the mission of the Higher Education Program at Appalachian State University is to prepare individuals to be informed,
thoughtful, creative, and effective leaders in community colleges and universities. Students in the program prepare for or advance their careers in adult or higher education through active scholarship, professional discourse
within a community of diverse learners, the development of caring relationships, reflective learning and practice, and the integration of research, theory, and practice.

THE POSITION

This position will provide support in two ways for Dr. Stacey Garrett, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Program Director for the M.A. in Higher Education. First, as a research assistant, the GA will provide support
for Dr. Garrett's scholarship. Her scholarship seeks to explore the systems and structures of higher education that help or hinder the success of marginalized students, faculty, and staff. Current projects include:

• Applying the Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization to Practice
• The Role of Department Chairs in Recruiting and Retaining Faculty of Color
• Anti-Racist Leadership Approaches for Sorority/Fraternity Life Professionals

Second, as an administrative assistant, the GA will support Dr. Garrett in her role as program director, with a focus on the recruitment and retention of our master's students.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Administration & Communication

• Meet weekly with supervisor via Zoom.
• Check email at least once per day on weekdays.

Research & Writing

• Assist in drafting Institutional Review Board applications for Ethics in Human Research
• Assist in drafting proposals for conference papers
• Engage in exhaustive academic literature searches for research projects
• Draft well-written literature reviews
• Support data collection and analysis efforts across research projects
• Provide copy editing for writing projects
• Additional opportunities to develop/pursue new research projects based on shared interests may emerge

Internal and External Program Communications

• Develop social media presence for the program
• Coordinate volunteers for program information sessions
• Assist in maintaining a program AsULearn site to communicate with current students
• Additional tasks may emerge based on interest and experience

Professional Development

• Complete and maintain CITI certification requirements (if applicable).
• Complete academic database search training with Belk Library.
• Complete training related to APA 7 formatting conventions.
• Other training requirements may be necessary based on level of experience and project needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a full-time graduate student at Appalachian State University.
• Enrolled in a Boone campus (in-person) graduate program.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week to fulfill position responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Note: These are preferred qualifications. Please still consider applying even if you do not feel like you meet 100% of these qualifications.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in social sciences (ex: education, psychology, social work, sociology, economics)
• Familiarity with academic research (quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods)
• Familiarity with American Psychological Association (APA) formatting conventions
• Ability to navigate library resources and academic databases (Google Scholar, ERIC, PubMed, Web of Science, etc.)
• Proactive communicator and strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail with particular regard to writing mechanics
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects (ex: does not consistently need explicit examples or extensive project details to start a project)
• Highly organized and ability to effectively manage time
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and personal growth

POSITION DETAILS AND BENEFITS

• Start Date: August 21, 2023
• 20 hours per week during academic year (August-May) excluding winter and spring breaks.
• Opportunity for renewal dependent upon department funding allocations.

TO APPLY

• Application materials
  • 1 Page Resume
  • 1-2 Page Letter of interest addressing the following questions:
    • Why are you interested in this position?
    • What are your academic interests?
    • When was a time where you were successful in working proactively and independently?
  • A writing sample
    • This could include course assignments, personal writing, etc.
• For priority consideration, email your materials to Dr. Stacey Garrett, by 5:00pm May 12, 2023.
• Email: garrettsd@appstate.edu
• Phone: 828-262-3112
• Applications welcome until the position is filled.