GA for SLI Summer Programs - Division of Student Life and Wellbeing - Graduate Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title GA for SLI Summer Programs - Division of Student Life and Wellbeing - Graduate Assistant Department Student Involvement Essential Functions

This is a 12-month Graduate Assistant position for 2026-2027.

The Office of Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI) within the Division of Student Life and Wellbeing is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support SLI's Summer Bridge Programming. These programs (Summer Scholars and Summer Bridge) are signature programs that provide opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to connect with UNO and prepare them for the college experience. In addition to general program support, the Graduate Assistant duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with recruitment and selection of program participants.
• Assisting in developing outreach and marketing plans.
• Assisting in planning events and activities.
• Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to a wide audience, effectively conveying relevant information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Logistical planning, making room reservations, ordering supplies, etc.
• Supporting the tracking of program roster of participants.
• Research and stay current on campus information, tools, and best practices to ensure students in the program receive up to date with relevant information.
• Assisting in organizing and conducting program assessments.
• Interacting with and mentoring student participants.
• Supporting SLI team with additional event planning and duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule 20 hours per week. Work week scheduled around classes and programming. Programming includes occasional evenings, weekends, and university breaks. Additional Duties Required Qualifications

Must be enrolled in a UNO graduate degree program. Candidates who have previous

experience working with mentoring and youth programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference to candidates enrolled in graduate degree programs in education, social work, counseling, higher education leadership, or related fields.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Salary $1708.16/month (plus tuition remission)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026W-00223 Open Date 04/29/2026 Close Date 06/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents