Title: Graduate Assistant, Dietetics

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 0

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Health Sciences

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Dietetics Program at Eastern Michigan University is seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant (GA) who will support recruitment and outreach initiatives, develop marketing materials, serve as a point of contact between faculty, staff, and prospective students, and conduct research. This role offers hands-on experience in program management and creativity while assisting faculty and engaging with prospective students.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks may include (but at not limited to):

• Assisting with Dietetics program application processing and documentation (November through February).


• Assist in creation of online DTC and HN 3x/year newsletter (using Adobe Express).


• Assist Clinical Coordinator with SPE-related tasks.


• Collection and analysis of program data.


• Assistance in compiling documents needed for accreditation.


• Reviewing/updating program documents such as the Preceptor Handbook, Orientation materials, Student Handbook, and training modules for students.


• Increasing our use of technology (e.g., converting program documents to electronic storage).


• Conducting literature searches.


• Data entry and analysis.


• Assistance in conducting research.


• Assisting with the preparation of professional presentation materials.


• Proctoring exams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Part-time position (10 hours per week) (150 hours per semester max).

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Additional Information:

Compensation per university guidelines for graduate assistant roles.

Appointment Percentage:

100%