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Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant will actively contribute to the work of the School of Communication, Film and Media by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Collaborate with Associate Deans in development and execution of undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention, including attending on campus recruitment and retention events. Conducting tours for prospective students. Developing recruitment materials. Working with campus partners to plan and coordinate recruitment activities, etc. Assist Office of the Dean and the School with creative design, digital content creation, programming initiatives, alumni newsletter, social media (analytics, campaigns, evaluation, and strategy), and targeted promotion and outreach.

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta.

Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.

Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

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.

In person work at least 2 days per week Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design Digital and Social Media Communication Student

A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month A tuition waiver, reducing the semester rate to $25 plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship

Resume Cover Letter UWG Graduate School Acceptance Letter Portfolio

This position may require sitting for long periods of time. Ability to work collaboratively within the School of Communication, Film, and Media and with campus and community partners.

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