Graduate Assistant, School of Social Work

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant, School of Social Work Position Number S200PD Branch School of Social Work(BR) Division School of Social Work (DIV) Department School of Social Work Location Jackson FLSA Exempt Job Summary

This position assists in the development and administration of all aspects of the School of Social Work services. The Graduate Assistant works closely with the Dean of the School of Social Work, the Dean's Administrative Assistant, the BSW Program Coordinator, the MSW Program Coordinator, the Associate Dean, the Director for the Center for Just & Caring Communities, the Directors for the BSW and MSW programs, and the Director for Field Education. The Graduate Assistant also provides support for other faculty.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as the primary person responsible for posting regularly to the School of Social Work's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Produce phone, video, and graphical content for social media.
• Work closely with social work faculty/staff on research projects, literature reviews and/or special projects.
• Support the work of the Center for Just and Caring Communities by assisting the Director with various events and initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining an updated website for the School of Social Work.
• Assist with preview days, prospective student visits, and other SSW marketing functions when needed.
• Assist with digitizing paper documents to streamline documentation.
• Other duties, not otherwise specified, in support of the mission of the School of Social Work.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required. Acceptance into the Union University School of Social Work MSW Program, as well as full-time course registration into the same program of study is also required. Candidates must be able to be on Jackson campus at least 20 hours a week. Weekly time required may flex to accommodate certain events.

Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Canva, and social media platforms. Ideal candidates will also have basic skills in taking photos and videos with a smartphone or DSLR camera.

Preferred Qualifications Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S268P Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a 10-month position (August 1, 2026- May 31, 2027).

Compensation includes a $1,000/month stipend and 18 credit hours of tuition (per academic year). Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in graduate courses for the duration of the assistantship.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you applied to a post-bachelor's academic program at Union University?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been accepted into the post-bachelor's academic program you applied for?

• Yes

• No

• • Which post-bachelor's academic program did you apply to?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other (1)