Graduate Assistant - Campus Life (Immersive) Fall term

Graduate Assistant
- Campus Life (Immersive) Fall term

FL
- Main Campus
- Lakeland, FL 33801

Level

Entry

Position Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Bachelor's Degree

POSITION SUMMARY
Graduate Assistant - Immersive are student workers who contribute to the mission of Southeastern University while pursuing their graduate studies. This position will work specifically for the following departments:
Student Development, Athletics or Admissions departments and may be asked to work outside of normal business hours. These GAs assist the department supervisors with administrative, event or project‑related tasks, as assigned. GA positions are established on a term‑to‑term basis and are not guaranteed for the entire academic year.

BENEFIT OPTIONS

Option 1:

• Tuition = 75% off for 6-9 credit hours per semester
• Maximum work hours per week = 29 hours
• Available for fall, spring and summer terms
• Housing is included
• Stipend = $3,000 for fall and spring; $2,000 for summer terms
• Non-exempt position:
  Must clock in/out each day to track hours worked.
• General and tech fees – covered at 100% (fees waived)
• 5 meals per week (when available/cafeteria open); meal plan is not available during summer and on some holidays.

Option 2:

• Tuition = 100% off for 6-9 credit hours per semester
• Maximum work hours per week = 29 hours
• Available for fall, spring and summer terms
• Housing is not included (Purchase separately, based upon availability and current rate)
• Stipend = $2,000 for fall,spring and summer terms
• Non-exempt position:
  Must clock in/out each day to track hours worked.
• General and tech fees – covered at 100% (fees waived)
• 5 meals per week (when available/cafeteria open); meal plan is not available during summer and on some holidays.

Please contact GACoordinator for additional information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Departmental Support – Assist in departmental-specific administrative and project‑related duties, as assigned by supervisor.
• Student Culture – Serve as a role model, exemplifying Southeastern University’s values and standards for student conduct.
• Administrative Assistance – Perform various administrative tasks, which may include scheduling, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and ensuring efficient department operations.
• Special Projects – Contribute to special projects or initiatives as assigned by the supervisor or department leadership.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Availability to work up to
29 hours per week
, with flexibility around academic commitments. Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, JICS, MyFire, statistical software, and/or learning management systems, specific to the position.

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland Main Campus

Required

Education:

A completed bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Southeastern University Graduate Program.

Required Experience:

No experience required.

Additional Requirements:

Availability to work 29 hours per week maximum, with flexibility around academic commitments.

Familiarity with department-specific software and tools, as required. Training to be provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Departmental Support – Knowledge:
  Understand departmental processes and procedures related to the department.
• Departmental Support –
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in research techniques, data management, and analysis tools to support departmental objectives.
• Departmental Support – Abilities:
  Ability to manage and organize departmental records and assist in project management to ensure the smooth operation of departmental activities.
• Student Culture – Knowledge:
  Awareness of Southeastern University’s values, standards, and expectations for student conduct.
• Student Culture –
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills to positively influence student behavior and foster a…