Graduate Assistant, Student Life

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