Student Employment : Graduate Assistant for Programming & Advisement: Office of Student Engagement AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Board Meeting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Editing, Leadership, Logistics, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Reimbursement, Space Operations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hamden, Connecticut
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title:OSE Graduate Assistant for Programming
Department:Campus Life
Student Employment Type:Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities:
  • Support the Assistant Director with the development and implementation of training for the student leaders of the Student Programming Board (SPB).
  • Attend SPB general board meetings, executive board meetings and Summer/Winter trainings. 
  • Event support during all major Student Programming Board events.
  • Serve as the graduate student advisor to the Student Programming Board providing guidance and support to the executive board, and general members.
  • Meet with members of the Student Programming Board executive board monthly.
  • Collaborate on the OSE First Six Weeks program in planning and execution.
  • Advise the WQAQ and QBSN student media organizations, providing guidance and support to the general managers, executive boards, and general members.
  • Advise the Summit Yearbook student media organization, providing guidance and support to the editor, executive board, and general members.
  • Assist in processing payments, reimbursements, and orders for all student media groups
  • Organize monthly Student Media meetings, including agenda and scheduling.
  • Keep up to date records of student media budget spending and account information for subscription payment upkeep.
  • Coordinate the Student Media Summit.
  • Coordinate a student media training during the Fall semester.
  • Assist with the execution of the Engagement Fairs.
  • Advise a portion of undergraduate student organizations, ensuring effective communication between the Office of Student Engagement and the organizations and that expectations of active status are upheld. 
  • Assist with the student organization event approval process.  
  • Advise student organizations on a variety of circumstances they may face (i.e., group conflict, transition, event logistics, etc.)
  • Assist with Orientation Leader Selection.
  • Serve in a bi-weekly rotation with other Graduate Assistants to support evening/weekend programming at York Hill & Mount Carmel campuses.  
  • Chaperone off campus trips when necessary.
  • Assist with university, division, department/office events (i.e. Open Houses, Admitted Students Days, Move-In, Welcome Weekend, Senior Events, etc.
  • Develop, execute, and assess a leadership development series in collaboration with other OSE graduate assistants.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a graduate student, in good standing, currently enrolled in coursework at Quinnipiac University.  
  • Prior experience with student center/union or large-scale event space operations preferred.
  • Prior experience with program development and execution.
  • Excellent communication skills– both written and verbal.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
  • Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
  • Ability to interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and to exhibit a positive, helpful attitude.
  • Ability to work and maintain focus in a chaotic, high-energy environment.
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Hours of Position:
  • Majority of hours held between the business hours of 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday varying weekend and evening responsibilities.
  • Must be able to complete 20 hours a week.
Required Documents for Application:Resume & Cover Letter
Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

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