Graduate Assistant Multicultural Achievement Program; Beg Fall

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Achievement Program (Beg Fall 2026)
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 297387

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Job Summary

The following responsibilities describe the role for a Graduate Assistant in the Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP) for the First-Year Program and Learning Community, and Goizueta Scholarship Recipients, including social and educational programs, a peer mentoring program, and community service.

Responsibilities

• 50% Assist MAP Program Coordinator in planning, implementing, and social media marketing of program and event activities for MAP First-Year Program and Learning Community, and Goizueta Scholarship Recipients (i.e., social and educational programs, peer mentoring program, and community service).
• 20% Advise and connect individual students to personal, social, academic, cultural resources. Maintain student data in EAB Campus software each semester.
• 20% Assist with recruiting, training, and performance evaluations for MAP peer mentors and other DMA activities including, but not limited to, presentations, and fall/spring semester events, and assist in training workshops for student leaders and campus partners.
• 10% Assist the MAP Coordinator with DMA’s Signature Program:
  Annual Multicultural Achievement Awards and other special events.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), students must meet the following criteria:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program ase note:
  Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous student leadership experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Good attitude and pleasant demeanor.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with a variety of individuals.
• Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment.
• An appreciation for the vibrancy and benefits of our multicultural society.

Proposed Salary

• A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month
• A tuition waiver, reducing your graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• DMA is a collaborative team that works hard to support retention, progression, and graduation for all students.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.

Contact Information

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Shana Anderson at sanderson.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) holds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect as core values. Details on the USG Code of Conduct are available in the policy manual (no links included in this refined version).

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, credential verification, reference checks, and, if applicable, a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

USG prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity based on merit. Protected status is defined by law; veterans status may be considered where appropriate under federal or state law.