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Graduate Assistant, Student Life

@ Cumberland University
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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Maintain master calendar, Coordinate events, Oversee student workers
Requirements Summary:Graduate student enrolled; 20 hours/week minimum; tuition waiver; proficient in MS Office; graphic design and/or photography experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
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POSITION TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Student Life



HOURS: 20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate program



SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Life  



COMPENSATION: Tuition waiver



 



TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES




  • Help maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with Student Life events and University important dates

  • Assist in the setup, implementation, and tear down of Student Life related events

  • Help Chaperone On Campus Events and specifically help with planning large scale yearly events (Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, Fall Fest, Community Events, Spring Awards/Spring Fling Events, Exam Week, Graduation)

  • Assist with student organization events as needed

  • Help oversee work-study students for the Office of Student Life.  

  • Work with other Student Affairs staff members to propose new programming concepts and activities that promote positive student development opportunities

  • Coordinate a Campus Programming Student Group who meets regularly

  • Plan and chaperone various off campus outings (Nashville Sounds, Predators, TPAC)

  • Assist with all Student Life advertising and marketing strategies

  • Help maintain online social media for Student Life Department

  • Assist with daily Campus Newsletter 

  • Graphic Design assistance for Student Life events/flyers

  • Design logos as needed for programs or events

  • Photograph events and edit pictures for marketing purposes

  • Serve as extra eyes on campus to help maintain a healthy/safe environment for students

  • Other duties as assigned



QUALIFICATIONS:




  • Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University

  • Available to work flexible hours including weekday office hours, weekday night hours, and some weekends according to the calendar of student life events

  • Competence in technology; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

  • Graphic Design Skills and/or Competence in Graphic Design Programs

  • Some Photography Experience Preferred



DESIRED SKILLS




  • PROMPT AND RELIABLE!!!

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Professionalism, as this position will be working faculty, staff, and students

  • Ability to work with a diverse student population

  • Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills

  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic