Graduate Assistant BlueCoats; Beg Fall

Graduate Assistant for Blue Coats (Beg Fall 2026)

Location:

UWG Recruiting Location

Employment Type:

Temporary, Part‑Time (approx. 15–20 hours per week)

The Department of Alumni Engagement seeks a graduate assistant to support the UWG Blue Coats ambassador program. The role functions as a graduate advisor, providing guidance to the Ambassador Program, the Blue Coats Selection Committee, and event participants.

• Attend all General and Executive Council meetings.
• Collaborate with the program president to manage requests from campus partners for Blue Coat services.
• Serve as primary advisor to the Blue Coats Selection Committee.
• Meet one‑on‑one with each executive council member monthly.
• Provide meeting preparation support and help identify leadership opportunities for members.
• Act as staff adviser for the organization.
• Support the Director of Signature Events and Stewardship on special projects strengthening student‑alumni connections.
• Contribute creative ideas for developing new outreach opportunities.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

• Fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG (provisional admission not eligible).
• Holder of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Enrolled full‑time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all graduate coursework and maintaining good academic standing.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Licensed driver.

• Enrollment in the College of Student Affairs, MEd, Business Administration, Communications, or a related program.

• A monthly stipend of $1,000.00.
• A tuition waiver, reducing the semester rate to $25 plus mandatory fees during employment.

• Resume.
• Cover letter.
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs in office and event environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem‑solving for new opportunity development.
• Responsible driving capability.

For questions or further information, contact Jessica Blackwood at jblackwood

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any USG program or activity.

Preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status as permitted by law.