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Graduate Assistant - College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Communication Skills, Conferences, Content Development, Event Management, Higher Education, Leadership, Marketing Communications, News Reporting, Newsletter, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Social Media, Style Guide, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Website Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South Orange, NJ
POSTED
4 days ago
2026-27 - Graduate Assistant - College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

Job no: 497305
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Graduate Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mandatory administrative office coverage in the Office of the Dean, Fahy Hall, Office of Student Success, Television Studio and other locations as assigned.
• News, Feature and Press Release writing - interview and draft copy for multi-level review. The candidate should be familiar with AP and the University style guide requirements. Partner with College-level administrators to suggest ways to integrate content across social media channels.
• Event Planning/Support - assist with the organization and preparation of the College and Graduate Studies events. Required attendance and participation at related events such as Undergraduate Open Houses (October, November, February, April), Graduate Open House (February), Pirate Preview (April), Graduate Commencement (May), Graduate Orientation (August and January), association conferences and more. Events and dates are subject to additions and changes, with advance notice.
• Graduate Student Association (GSA) - serve in a student leadership capacity and support the GSA by drafting pre- and post-event publicity and assisting with the planning and implementation of student-centered programming and initiatives.
• Community outreach - brainstorm, research and propose opportunities to partner with external stakeholders regarding college initiatives.
• Faculty support and research assistance - assist faculty within the College with lecture materials, research and other initiatives, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Responsibilities
• Marketing and Communications - solicit, moderate, and create original content for newsletters that is sent to the College and University community.
• Assists with student support, including brainstorm, research and propose ideas and resources to support student success.
• Website maintenance management - monitor and update content on the College microsite and other maintenance as assigned. No prior web experience is required.
• Social Media - content creation and collaboration with the Colleges student organizations, faculty and other related partners.

Required Qualifications:
• Acceptance into a graduate-level program at Seton Hall University. Applicants must be new to their graduate program or have at least two years of coursework remaining.
• Understanding and willingness to support the Seton Hall University Catholic mission.
• Maintain 20-hour on-campus weekly work schedule. Specific schedule is coordinated with graduate assistant's supervisor and is subject to change, with advance notice. On occasion, participation in night and weekend activities may be required.

Desired Qualifications:
• Priority will be given to students accepted into a graduate program within the College Human Development, Culture, and Media.
• Ideal candidates will have strong initiative, a superior work ethic, work independently with minimal supervision, ability to work collaboratively, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professionally represent both the College and Graduate Studies in all communication, including telephone, in-person, and email correspondence.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please reach out to Ms. Brittany Ricci, Sr. Director, Communication and Enrollment Management with any questions (973) 275-4844, Brittany.Scoles@shu.edu.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Advertised: 11 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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