GTF Application - University of Oregon

University of Oregon Department of Accounting
GTF Positions
Application Process: If applying for these positions, you must submit a separate application for each
position.
Complete this application form and submit it with 1) an unofficial copy of your transcript including winter
grades; 2) a one-page cover letter; 3) a copy of your resume and 4) one letter of recommendation
addressing skills such as public speaking, handling conflict, working in teams and maturity addressed to
Dr. Robin Clement to Dr. Clement's assistant at maccgtf@lcbmail.uoregon.edu.
In order to be considered for a GTF position, you must be an admitted master’s student in the Master of
Accounting program. This means that your MAcc application must be completed on or before the GTF
application due date which is April 6, 2012. The academic requirements for admission to the MAcc
include a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA and 3.0 accounting GPA as well as a minimum 550 GMAT.
While it takes approximately one month for the UO to receive GMAT scores, we recommend that you take
it as early as possible after carefully preparing for it. An ideal time would be during the holiday break after
Fall quarter, 2011 or early in Winter quarter, 2012. At the latest, you should plan on taking the GMAT by
February 15, 2012.
If you are currently a MAcc student, you must have a current UO cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Please contact Dr. Robin Clement at (541) 346-3295, e-mail rclement@uoregon.edu, or drop by her office
at 308A Peterson if you have any questions concerning this policy.
Application Timeline:
� April 6, 2012 Applications due to Dr. Robin Clement
� April 16-20, 2012 Interviews scheduled (tentative)
� May 4, 2012 Offers made (tentative)
Name____________________________________________________________
GTF for which you are applying (see back for position descriptions):
Teaching Assistant in Accounting
Master of Accounting Program Assistant
Social Security or UO ID #____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________
E-mail address______________________________________________________
Current UO Graduate Cumulative GPA_________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: ___________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________ Date____________________

A. Teaching Assistant in Accounting
6 positions open (1 or 2 term GTFs)
Responsibilities:
This GTF is the teaching assistant for the Introduction to Accounting – II (ACTG 213) instructor. The
responsibilities include attending the lectures of ACTG 213 and leading two one-hour lab sections each
week. In these lab sections the GTF reinforces the concepts from the instructor’s lecture and helps
students solve accounting problems. The GTF also provides support in grading and holds office hours
for 3 hours a week to assist students. This position is reserved for a student enrolled in the MAcc
Program.
Checklist:
Unofficial transcript including winter grades
One-page cover letter
Resume
One letter of recommendation addressing the candidate’s qualifications.
B. Master of Accounting Program Assistant
1 position open
Responsibilities:
Assists the Director of the MAcc Program with all aspects of MAcc recruiting, i.e., handles mail and
telephone contact with applicants; schedules and coordinates campus visits by prospective students;
represents the program at various recruiting events (Meet the Firms, OSCPA Meet the Firms, Southern
Oregon University Business After Hours). Assists the Director of the MAcc Program with event
planning, i.e., MAcc Orientation and MAcc Graduation. Assist in the recruitment and management of
Accounting Department Undergraduate Student Assistant. Management of all MAcc databases, i.e.,
alumni, applicants, current students. Serve as Department liaison with current students. Maintain and
update the MAcc Operations Manual
This position requires a high degree of initiative, the ability to work productively with a minimum of
direction and guidance, independent follow-through, excellent oral and written communication skills, a
good understanding of the program’s features and needs, and scheduling flexibility. Candidates must
be outgoing, attentive to detail, highly professional, knowledgeable about the program, and committed
to its improvement.
Qualifications: This position is reserved for a student enrolled in the MAcc Program.
Checklist:
Unofficial transcript including winter grades
One-page cover letter answering the following questions:
Why are you interested in this position?
What event planning experience do you have?
What ideas do you have for enhancing the visibility of the MAcc program?
Resume
___ One letter of recommendation addressing the candidate’s qualifications.