Student Employment

Marketing and Recruiting

• Attend recruitment events on and off campus (depending on availability) to promote the Social Work programs (Social Work Minor, Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program, and the Master of Social Work Program)
• Serve on graduate student panels to provide insight into the graduate student experience at MSU Denver (if a MSU Denver student).
• Help facilitate focus groups with current undergraduate and graduate students to develop marketing materials and messaging.
• Assist in developing posts for social media accounts.
• Participate in research and/or data collection aimed to support the strategic goals of the OSWSS team, to include the promotion of inclusiveness as well as the enhancement and support of diversity.

Admissions

• Provide admissions information and support to prospective students through email, phone, zoom, group, and in person appointments
• Assist with prerequisite reviews and degree evaluations to determine eligibility/readiness to enter the programs
• Process application materials to prepare for review by admissions committees
• Participate in research and/or data collection aimed to support the strategic goals of the OSWSS team, to include the promotion of inclusiveness as well as the enhancement and support of diversity.

Advising

• Hold regular office hours for the purpose of meeting with students in order to provide a range of assistance and advice.
• Be available for walk-in advising
• Provide assistance with reviewing student progress and enrollments
• Participate in research and/or data collection aimed to support the strategic goals of the OSWSS team, to include the promotion of inclusiveness as well as the enhancement and support of diversity.

Alumni Engagement

• Support the coordination and implementation of alumni engagement events, activities, and programming
• Support data management of alumni information
• Participate in research and/or data collection aimed to support the strategic goals of the OSWSS team, to include the promotion of inclusiveness as well as the enhancement and support of diversity.

Other duties as assigned

• Current or accepted graduate student at MSU Denver or University of Colorado Denver
• Must be able to commit to one full academic year (begins in August)
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be willing to learn and grow
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills
• Must have ability to work with students one-on-one and in a group setting
• Must be actively registered and in good standing with enrolled graduate program

• Current or incoming graduate student in the Master of Social Work (MSW) or Student Affairs and Higher Education (SAHE) program
• A bachelor’s degree from MSU Denver
• Experience working with individuals who are facing crisis (personal, academic)
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service
• Experience with Microsoft office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with time management of multiple roles/campaigns/initiatives

Positions for the 2021-2022 Academic Year have been filled. If you are interested in applying in the future, please reach out to Bailee Bannon Murray at [email protected].

If you have any questions, contact:

Bailee Bannon Murray | Associate Director of Social Work Admissions, Advising, Alumni

Office of Social Work Student Services, Administration & Finance

[email protected]

Graduate TA Responsibilities may include the following:

• Work under the direction of one or more faculty members.
• Understand the course(s) objectives and content.
• Identify and analyze materials and literature relevant to course(s).
• Assist in the gathering of resources related to the course(s).
• Prepare materials for courses.
• Assist in the evaluation of student work.
• Assist in the preparation of lectures, test materials, and test preparation materials.
• Lead course discussion.
• Provide individual and group support to students.
• Provide support to the course in Canvas.
• Hold office hours.

• Current MSU Denver graduate student in good standing in their department; or,
• Current MSU Denver Master of Social Work (MSW) student in good standing in the program and department; or,
• A graduate of MSU Denver’s MSW Program may be considered for a position on a case by case basis. Must have remained in good standing throughout their tenure in the program.

Note: students may not G-TA for a course they are currently taking or will take in the future.

• Working knowledge of Canvas, Teams, and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Graduate students interested in applying to the G-TA Program will fill out the G-TA Application.

Please note: The application will require submission of an updated resume and a recent writing sample.

For More Information, contact:

Melissa Grogan Gore | Administrative and Financial Services Coordinator

Office of Social Work Student Services, Administration & Finance

[email protected] | 303-605-7037

• Work under the direction of one or more faculty/administrative members assisting them with current research, scholarly or creative projects.
• Identify and analyze literature relevant to the projects undertaken.
• Prepare materials for research studies.
• Assist in the gathering of data related to projects assigned, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews, and pulling, organizing, and/or entering data.
• Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in the preparation of drafts of reports of projects.

• Current Master of Social Work Student or senior Bachelor of Science in Social Work Student in good standing.

• Previous research experience
• Proficiency with APA, MS Word, MS Excel
• Familiarity with SPSS or equivalent quantitative analysis software
• Familiarity with QSR or equivalent qualitative analysis software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Students interested in applying to the RA pool will fill out the RA Application.

Please note: the application will require submission of an updated resume.

For More Information, contact:

Melissa Grogan Gore | Administrative and Financial Services Coordinator

Office of Social Work Student Services, Administration & Finance

[email protected] | 303-605-7037

• Must have already taken the course for which they will be serving as a U-TA with a grade of B or better in the course; and
• Must have demonstrated record of outstanding academic performance within Social Work classes, as evidenced by a recommendation from a Social Work faculty member; and
• Must sign up for the 3 credit U-TA course (SPS 4500) that will provide student’s support for their work. Students will send their name and 900 number to the faculty member with whom they will be working to facilitate course enrollment. This course will substitute for an upper-division social work elective. This course will introduce additional information about teaching, provide additional support for U-TAs, and enable greater engagement in teaching and learning in social work. See course syllabus for more information about course requirements; and
• Must have availability congruent with the course for which they will be serving as a U-TA.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants may be identified in a number of ways. A primary way is that faculty teaching a Social Work course may identify an exemplary student and invite them to consider applying to serve as a U-TA with them in the future. Students may also indicate their interest in serving as a U-TA by speaking directly with a faculty member that they are interested in working with OR by emailing the BSSW Program Director, Dr. K Scherrer, at [email protected].

Once a connection has been made between a student with interest in serving as a U-TA and a faculty member interested in working with a U-TA in an upcoming class, the faculty member will conduct an interview with the student to assess their readiness to step into this important role and to make sure the student meets the U-TA qualifications. Once the faculty has interviewed all qualified students, the faculty member will offer the U-TA position to selected student(s). If the student accepts this position:

• The student will send the faculty member with whom they will be working their 900# so that they can be registered for the U-TA course.
• The student and faculty will meet to complete the U-TA contract and plan their work together. The U-TA Contract can be found here: SWK U-TA Contract

Other requirements for Social Work U-TAs:

• Meet with the BSSW Program Director once over the semester to discuss their experiences as a U-TA.

The responsibilities of this position may change and develop over time, but will include one or more of the following:

General Advising and Student Services Support:

• Will utilize the department advising materials and knowledge to provide introductory advising information to students, to include supporting students with navigating and accessing campus resources.
• Participate in peer advising/mentoring program.
• Provide support and participate in departmental events such as Fall Assembly, MSW Pinning and Hooding Ceremony, Honors Night, BSSW Senior Celebration, and more.

Office Reception & Administrative Support 

• Greets students, faculty, staff and all department visitors with highest qualities of customer service. Assists them with directions and general questions about the university.
• Schedules appointments for faculty and staff, and when appointees arrive, notifies faculty and staff that their appointment has arrived.
• Answers the office phone and provides information and/or directs the call to the appropriate person.
• Restocks office supplies and break room supplies.
• Runs errands to campus offices including Student Success, Administration Building, the Bookstore and the Tivoli.

Special Projects:

• As requested, will work with faculty and staff on a variety of special projects such as compiling documents and spreadsheets, building packets, mailing books, and coordinating events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarity with office equipment (fax, printer, phones, etc.).
• Positive attitude, demonstrates flexibility, and is a team player.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and people skills a must!

To apply, please contact:

Kayla Duensing | Welcome Desk Coordinator

Office of Social Work Student Services, Administration and Finance

[email protected] | 303-615-0555