NPTS Graduate Assistant (AY 25-26 C91338)

Under supervision of the NPTS program chair and CACS advisor, the NPTS GA provides support for the NPTS program chair and CACS advisor. This is a non-exempt, temporary part time staff position.

This is a MIIS student Level B position paying $17.45 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Works with CACS advisor to compile a weekly “Opportunity” newsletter for NPTS students with relevant announcements and job/internship openings.
• Assists NPTS program chair as needed.
• Updates NPTS Job/Internship spreadsheet as needed.
• Updates spreadsheet with faculty and student accomplishments, such as publications or conference presentations.
• Serves as a liaison between the program chair and NPTS students.
• Supports end of the semester program reception for graduating students.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Program.

Requirements:
• Current computer skills, to include word processing, knowledge of internet, email and database management (Excel, Handshake)
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and confidentiality skills
• Capacity to prioritize and organize work requests and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and public relations skills, including ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and fellow students
• Willingness and ability to comply with Institute policies, procedures, and mandates

Education/Experience

• A combination of education and experience, which would demonstrate possession of the skills required for the position.

Physical Requirements/Environment

• The Monterey Institute maintains a smoke-free/drug-free workplace.
• Job requires ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to handle lightweight parcels and supplies, dexterity for repetitive action such as keyboarding, writing.

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.