Graduate Assistant, Student Life

POSITION TITLE:

Graduate Assistant for Student Life

HOURS:

20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate program

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Student Life

COMPENSATION:
Tuition waiver

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Help maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with Student Life events and University important dates

* Assist in the setup, implementation, and tear down of Student Life related events

* Help Chaperone On Campus Events and specifically help with planning large scale yearly events (Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, Fall Fest, Community Events, Spring Awards/Spring Fling Events, Exam Week, Graduation)

* Assist with student organization events as needed

* Help oversee work-study students for the Office of Student Life.

* Work with other Student Affairs staff members to propose new programming concepts and activities that promote positive student development opportunities

* Coordinate a Campus Programming Student Group who meets regularly

* Plan and chaperone various off campus outings (Nashville Sounds, Predators, TPAC)

* Assist with all Student Life advertising and marketing strategies

* Help maintain online social media for Student Life Department

* Assist with daily Campus Newsletter

* Graphic Design assistance for Student Life events/flyers

* Design logos as needed for programs or events

* Photograph events and edit pictures for marketing purposes

* Serve as extra eyes on campus to help maintain a healthy/safe environment for students

* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University

* Available to work flexible hours including weekday office hours, weekday night hours, and some weekends according to the calendar of student life events

* Competence in technology; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

* Graphic Design Skills and/or Competence in Graphic Design Programs

* Some Photography Experience Preferred

DESIRED SKILLS

* PROMPT AND RELIABLE!!!

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Professionalism, as this position will be working faculty, staff, and students

* Ability to work with a diverse student population

* Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills

* Highly motivated and enthusiastic