University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

The North Omaha Initiative requires a graduate assistant to work with the Transitional Specialist and the Black Studies’ Office Associate to help coordinate needs of students, faculty, and community stakeholders. The GA will assist the Department Chair and Transitional Specialist with planning, marketing, and coordinating North Omaha Initiative events, with a particular emphasis on recruitment and retention from North Omaha area schools and communities. The GA will work with faculty and Criss Library to help develop Open Educational Resources for North Omaha Initiative courses and work to help students navigate UNO resources and spaces

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Required Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in a UNO Master’s Program and have successfully completed at the undergraduate or graduate level. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with email, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a weekly basis. Must complete a background check. Carry a minimum of six graduate hours in each of the fall and spring semesters, as well as strong intercultural communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Compliance Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Additional Information:

Tuition reimbursement will also be included.