Graduate Assistant Student Alumni Connections Coordinator; Beg Fall

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant will actively contribute to the work of the Department of Alumni and Constituent Engagement by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• 25% – Oversee alumni participation in Mentorship Program to grow participation and meaningful engagement with alumni
• 30% – Assist with SAA and SAA Board activities and initiatives to foster the  Forever West Spirit  while connecting current students and alumni
• 10% – Promote and recruit for SAA membership to engage student leaders as future alumni
• 10% – Review SAA programs at other institutions to make recommendations for enhancing or growing our program
• 25% – Assist with Alumni & Friends events execution as a member of the ACE team to foster meaningful engagement with constituents at all levels

• Fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG; provisional admission disqualifies
• Hold 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 previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States
• Licensed driver

• Experience planning and hosting events
• Proficient with spreadsheet programs (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets)
• Leadership experience
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable speaking to students individually or as a group, including public speaking
• Experience leading a student organization
• Experience with research and working with data
• Enrolled in College Student Affairs Master’s Program or other relevant program

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

• Resume
• Cover letter
• UWG Graduate School acceptance letter

• Ability to work in office environment, sitting at a desk
• Ability to work in other campus locations for events, etc.; ability to lift 20+ pounds
• Ability to drive

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Kate Petty at kate.

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

preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of the institution and the Board of Regents.