Student Employment: Graduate Student Affairs - Staff Assistant - AY 26/27

For students who qualify for Federal Work-Study: The office will have multiple open positions available, each unique with a focus area while also having shared responsibilities as indicated below.

Focus areas may be:

• Communications: PR, Social Media
• Equipment Scheduling
• Operations/Building Operations

Program Planning and Advisement

• Plan and implement at least two programs a month for graduate students.
• Advise and ensure coverage during activities, programs and events sponsored through Graduate Student Affairs and other departments.
• Provide support and guidance to graduate student leaders in planning programs, community service projects, and off-campus trips.
• Provide emergency intervention, crowd management, and appropriate use of facilities during events.
• Interface with food service, public safety, facilities, residential life, purchasing, and other university departments to ensure appropriate communication to meet programmatic goals.

Student Resource

• Plan, create, promote, implement, evaluate and advise programs that are social, educational, professional, and continue personal growth in students.
• Be knowledgeable of campus resources and refer students as appropriate.
• Advise graduate student groups by participating in meetings and being a resource to them when necessary.

Administration

• Assume role and responsibilities as a para-professional staff member of the Office of Graduate Student Affairs for the Dean.
• Assist with graduate events, on and/or off-site, scheduling/reserving space and/or equipment.
• Serve on departmental committees as assigned.
• Uphold University policies and procedures as outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

 • Enrolled as a Quinnipiac student.

 • Possess a student-centered attitude and mindset.

Programming experience, administrative skills, ability to work independently and make informed decisions on a case-by-case basis, and strong interpersonal communication skills.