Graduate Assistant, Aviation & Transportation Stud

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PAF/Position Details

Position Details
Position Title 
 Graduate Assistant, Aviation & Transportation Studies
Position Status 
 Staff Graduate Assistant

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 The Graduate Assistant, Aviation and Transportation Department, will assist with department activities, projects, and planning.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the university Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the university's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

- Support operations at flight dispatch desk
- Assist training in applied aviation simulator lab and monitor the sim lab for equipment maintenance and use
- Assist with departmental recruitment outreach, career events, and presentations
- Assist with data and information collection for departmental research projects
- Work with department professors in updating instructional and other resource materials
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair(s) in Aviation and Transportation
Minimum Qualifications 
 Must be enrolled and maintain satisfactory progress in one of the university's graduate programs.
Preferred Qualifications 
 Advanced FAA certificates/ratings preferred (flight, maintenance, and/or dispatch).
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Part time; minimum of 20 hours per week; 12 month position

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 S01390
Posting Date  
 05/13/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.