Graduate Project Assistant - Part Time - LTE

Milwaukee Area Technical College

$22.78 - $28.47 Hourly

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan, pension

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Mar 31, 2025

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Manager, Scholarship Programs, the Graduate Project Assistant will assist with qualitative and quantitative research to support the Scholarship Office. This position will work to optimize scholarship awards for improved retention and completion of impacted students. This position will be responsible for outreach to students, processing scholarship applications, communicating with students regarding their needs and statuses, and maintaining updated scholarship recipient databases.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

	Scholarship Student Relationship Oversight: communicates with interested, eligible students about scholarship opportunities. Processes scholarship applications in collaboration with other departments. Serves as a point of contact for all scholarship recipients. Plans, prepares, executes, and hosts events to foster community between scholarship recipients.
	Data Analysis and visuals: Utilizes data to analyze the impact of scholarship awards by type, amount, and timing of award.
	Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
	Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
	Other duties: Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field with one (1) year of experience with applied statistics and research including qualitative and quantitative data.

Preferred Education & Experience: Pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Public Health or Statistics with two (2) or more years of experience with applied statistics and research including both qualitative and quantitative data.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.

* Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the public.

* Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.

* Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.

* Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and the Internet.

* Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve in a leadership role to others.

* Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.

Supplemental Information

Hours This is a part-time position with an FTE of 0.475, working up to 19 hours per week. Work hours are flexible, but must be conducted on-site.

This is a grant-funded, limited-term position with an effective end date of June 30, 2026

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Requirements Complete application .
A complete application entails providing thorough details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Additionally, candidates may be required to attach copies of licenses or certifications as requested by the employer. It's crucial to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly addressed and documented. Please also include a resume.