Graduate Assistant: Student Life - LEAD Center

The Graduate Assistant for the Lead Center supports the development and sustainability of student organizations by serving as a key resource for leadership development, organization operations, and use of the campus engagement platform Herd Link. This role provides high-impact support for students and staff to strengthen campus involvement, streamline event planning, and promote a vibrant co-curricular experience.

Primary Responsibilities (75%)

• Reports to the Director of Student Life
• Assist students and advisors with organization registration, roster updates, and event submissions.
• Maintain system accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and support co-curricular transcript functionality.
• Provide support and advising for registered student organizations, especially during the re-registration process.
• Provide formal and informal training for students and staff on effectively using Herd Link for rosters, event submissions, and co-curricular transcripts.
• Consult and assist new organizations in receiving recognition
• Provide advising for student organizations, including policy education, officer transitions, and leadership development. Consult students and advisors regarding organization management, recruitment, retention, publicity, and program planning
• Assist with planning organization fairs, leadership workshops, Herd Link trainings, and student involvement campaigns. Present workshops and showcase presentations for New Student Orientations and other recruitment/admissions programs throughout the year
• Assist with recognition, communication, and outreach to student organization leaders and advisors.
• Assist in coordinating the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute, including recruiting students, developing curriculum, facilitating seminars and retreats, community service projects, and activities.
• Co-chair campus-wide student leadership conference committee
• Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.
• Maintain the accuracy and usability of Herd Link resources and backend settings.

• Support Week of Welcome, Student Life promotions/social media, and the department’s annual assessment activities.
• Serve as a liaison and support resource for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.

• Primary graduate support for Herd Link; must be comfortable troubleshooting and guiding users through processes.

• 20 hours/week at $12/hour
• Training and professional development opportunities provided