Graduate Assistant Student Transition & Engagement

Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement

Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement serves as an integral member of the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs (OTFP) by supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive transition initiatives that foster student success from enrollment through graduation. This position assists with transfer student initiatives, class-year programming, signature university traditions, student engagement opportunities, and departmental assessment efforts while helping cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

This role provides practical experience in higher education administration through event planning, student leadership development, assessment, marketing and communications, and collaborative campus partnerships.

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of transition initiatives designed to support transfer students and continuing students throughout their collegiate experience.
• Coordinate programming related to National Transfer Student Week and Transfer Student Appreciation initiatives.
• Assist with the administration and engagement efforts of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
• Support the planning and execution of class-year initiatives including sophomore, junior, senior, and transfer student engagement programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance transition experiences and connect students with university resources.
• Assist in developing new programming that supports student persistence, belonging, and engagement.

• Provide operational support for departmental signature programs including Teal Nation Welcome, New Student Convocation, Teal Nation Family Weekend, and additional Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs events.
• Assist with event logistics including registration, staffing, room setup, vendor coordination, event materials, and participant communications.
• Serve as an on-site event manager during designated departmental programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Assist professional staff with administrative projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.

• Develop marketing materials including social media content, digital signage, newsletters, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update departmental webpages and communication platforms.
• Assist with program assessment by collecting attendance data, participant feedback, learning outcomes, and event evaluations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations that support continuous program improvement.
• Promote departmental programs through campus outreach and strategic communications.
• Assist with student employee engagement initiatives and recognition efforts as needed.

• Student development theory and transition programming
• Event planning and project management
• Assessment and data-informed decision making
• Leadership and supervision
• Marketing and strategic communications
• Campus collaboration and partnership development
• Inclusive excellence and student engagement
• Budget management and resource stewardship

• Work an average of 20 hours per week during the academic year.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Attend regular one-on-one supervision meetings and departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in departmental training and professional development opportunities.
• Support evening and weekend programs during peak operational periods.
• Represent the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs in a professional manner while serving students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

• Must be an active CCU student.
• Admission to and continued enrollment in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered campus community.

• Experience in student affairs, orientation, transition, leadership, residence life, or student programming.
• Experience planning events or coordinating student engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with social media management, Canva, Microsoft Office, and campus technology platforms.
• Experience with assessment, data collection, or program evaluation.

The Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs supports students throughout their university journey by creating intentional transition experiences that foster belonging, engagement, and student success. Through orientation, welcome initiatives, class-year programming, transfer support, family engagement, leadership development, and university traditions, OTFP empowers students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

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