Graduate Assistant for Student Activities and Organizations

Description

The Graduate Assistant for Student Activities, Organizations, and Residence Life support the development, implementation, and assessment of co-curricular programs that enhance student engagement, leadership development, and residential community building. This position plays a key role in advising student organizations, assisting with New Student Orientation, and supporting initiatives within Residence Life.
 

This role is ideal for a graduate student pursuing a degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field who desires hands-on experience in campus programming and residential education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Student Activities and Organizations:

• Assist in advising and supporting recognized student organizations.
• Provide primary oversight and advisement to the Student Activities Council (SAC), including executive board development, event planning support, budget oversight, leadership training, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies and campus engagement goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive Fall and Spring Student Leadership Retreat, including developing learning outcomes, managing logistics and budget, facilitating sessions, and assessing program effectiveness to enhance student engagement and leadership development.
• Assist and support student organization advisors by providing guidance on policies and procedures, offering leadership development resources, coordinating trainings, and serving as a liaison between advisors and the Office of Student Affairs.
• Help coordinate leadership development workshops and training sessions for student leaders.
• Support the planning and execution of campus-wide programs and events.
• Assist with event approval processes, space reservations, and risk management procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of student organization rosters, budgets, and engagement metrics.
• Support marketing efforts through social media, flyers, and campus communications.
• Supports intramural sports and clubs 
• Assisting with Homecoming Committee and Activities 

New Student and Transfer Orientation: 

• Assist with planning and coordinating New Student Orientation programs (summer and/or fall).
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of Orientation Leaders.
• Help develop orientation schedules, materials, and presentations.
• Provide on-site logistical support during orientation sessions.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new students.

Residence Life Support: 

• Assist with residence hall programming initiatives that foster community development.
• Support Resident Assistant (RA) training and ongoing development.
• Help coordinate residential events, including educational and social programming.
• Assist with occupancy management tasks as assigned (communications, tracking, reporting).
• Serve in an on-call rotation

Administrative & Professional Development:

• Attend Student Affairs staff meetings and relevant campus meetings.
• Assist with assessment efforts related to programming and student engagement.
• Complete additional duties as assigned that align with professional growth and departmental needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities within Student Affairs. 

Department: Student Affairs / Campus Life

Reports To: Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Appointment: 20 hours per week 

Compensation: 50% Tuition remission and/monthly stipend

Requirements

 Required:

• Admission into a graduate program at the institution.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred:

• Prior experience in student leadership, orientation, residence life, or campus programming.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and community building