Supervisor: Dr. Ben Batzer
Duties for First-Year GTRAs:
Duties for Second-Year GTRAs:
GAA Position #1 Academic Advising and Career Development Coordinator (Note: This is not a full year but a SPRING 25 SEMESTER APPOINTMENT ONLY with 4.5 credit tuition waiver and $2,000 stipend)
Supervisor: English MA Program Director Dr. Sarah Mohler
Duties:
GAA Position #2 English & Creative
Writing Social Media Coordinator (full year)
Supervisor: English
MA Program Director Dr. Sarah Mohler
Duties:
● In consultation with the supervisor, create a plan for publicizing the department’s identity and mission
● Develop and publish social media content showcasing department events, course offerings, advising resources, profiles of new faculty, etc.
● Coordinate with student clubs to promote events
● Publicize student achievements and faculty research and awards
GAA Position #3 Editorial Assistant for the Missouri Folklore Review and Green Hills Literary Lantern (full year)
Supervisor: Dr. Adam Davis
Duties:
● Develop promotional materials and social media posts
● Update and maintain journal websites
● Interview contributors and staff for biographical content
● Handle e-mail correspondence related to journal publication
● Perform other editorial duties assigned by the supervisor
GAA Position #4 English & Creative Writing Podcast Coordinator (full year)
Supervisor: Dr. Adam Davis
Duties:
● Learn how to write, record, edit, and produce a podcast
● Learn how to measure impact, engage listeners, and build a podcast community
● Conduct interviews with faculty on their teaching and research
● Showcase the research and creative work of English and Creative Writing students
● Build episodes around subjects that matter to English and Creative Writing students
GAA Position #5 English & Creative Writing Social Coordinator (full year)
Supervisor: Dr. Jamie D’Agostino
Duties:
● Plan 3-4 in-person social events for undergraduate English and Creative Writing students each semester
● Plan 3-4 online social events for English MA/MAE students each semester
● Work with the English & Creative Writing department chair and administrative assistant to budget for events, secure venues, and order food.
● Work with the GAA Social Media Coordinator to promote events
● Survey students on the success of events and solicit ideas for future events
GAA Position #6 Greenwood Newsletter and Social Media Coordinator (full year)
Co-Supervisors: English MA Program Director Dr. Sarah Mohler and Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center Director Brandon Herscovitch
Duties:
● Work alongside the Greenwood Director to create a plan for publicizing the center’s identity and mission to the university and Kirksville community
● Create a newsletter to announce Greenwood events; showcase client, student and staff successes; and highlight collaborations with partners
● Help Greenwood to connect and maintain relationships with other centers through social media
● Use social media to promote inclusive autism advocacy and connect with other autism advocates
For each assistantship you are applying for, please compose a brief application essay in the appropriate box below. Make sure to address the following in each essay: