Graduate Assistant Student Activities

Student Life Graduate Assistant

Campus Activities Board (CAB)

Overview:
The GA for Student Life supports campus engagement by advising and mentoring the student-led Campus Activities Board, assisting with planning diverse co-curricular events and enhancing the student experience at Marshall University. This position is key in supporting student leadership, event execution, and departmental initiatives that build community and foster a vibrant campus culture. Supports all areas reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Life.

Primary Responsibilities (75%) Reports to the Associate Director of Student Life

Assist with developing leadership training and team-building activities for board members. Support the leadership development of CAB members through training and 1:1 coaching.

• Advise and mentor the Student Programming Board, helping students plan and implement events such as comedians, game nights, late-night and weekend programming, and large-scale campus traditions.
• Oversee logistical planning for student-led events, including space reservations, risk management, contracts, and budgeting.
• Help develop creative marketing and promotional strategies for events, including social media and digital advertising.
• Assist with marketing, contracts, risk management, and event assessments.
• Help maintain and update CAB presence on Herd Link, including event submissions and post-event evaluations. Support assessment and evaluation of programs to inform future planning.
• Oversee the maintenance and monitoring of Student Programming Board information and events in Herd Link.
• Co-chair campus-wide student leadership conference committee.
• Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.

Shared Responsibilities (25%)

• Contribute to Week of Welcome events, department-wide advertising/social media efforts, and annual assessment/reporting processes.
• Provide collaborative support to Fraternity & Sorority Life, Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.

Technology & Systems

• Utilize Herd Link for event management and provide student and staff support on its use.

Employment Terms

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

Mandatory Reporter Graduate Assistants serve in a position of trust and authority, working closely with student leaders and organizations. Under university policy and Title IX regulations, graduate assistants are considered mandatory reporters.

Graduate Assistants are required to promptly report any information shared with them regarding:

• Sexual misconduct or harassment
• Relationship or dating violence
• Stalking
• Discrimination or bias incidents
• Hazing or other forms of endangerment

Reports must be made to the appropriate campus office, including the Title IX Office, Office of Advocacy & Accountability, or other designated university officials.

Graduate Assistants receive training on reporting obligations, appropriate response protocols, and how to support students while maintaining compliance with university policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr