Graduate Assistant - Center - Fall

Job Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work directly with The Center under the Office of Student Experience and Engagement to facilitate communication with UCM’s student populations. The GA will also serve as an educator, mentor and advocate for students, assist with campus-wide education initiatives and may be asked to serve on various university committees. The primary function of the GA will be to serve as a liaison between the students and the student groups and the UCM administration.

This role is essential in supporting The Center’s “You Belong Here” community message and the mission statement Redefining What’s Possible, while supporting the campus’ value of offering students a worldly perspective. Additionally, the GA will be a primary point of contact for students who may be experiencing issues with roommates and other students as well as incidents of perceived intolerance by UCM faculty or staff.

This GA position will enhance enrollment, retention and graduation of students.

• Serve advisor for ABC umbrella student organizations, as a liaison between NPHC chapters and other student organizations, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and support to student organization leaders in areas such as event planning, budget management, and organizational development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of programs and events designed to enhance the student organization experience and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Coordinate training sessions and workshops for student organization leaders on topics such as leadership development, conflict resolution, and event management.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support the needs of student organizations under the Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall mission and goals of the department.

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Currently admitted to a UCM graduate degree program
• 3.0 or higher graduate level GPA if previous graduate level courses have been taken
• 2.7 or higher undergraduate level GPA if no previous graduate level courses have been taken

• GA Type: Administrative
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• End Date: 12/11/2026
• Total Stipend for Semester: $4,950
• Working Days &
  
  Hours:
  
  20 hours a week
• Scholarship Details: Graduate tuition waiver, graduate non‑resident tuition waiver (if applicable), and graduate mandatory fees waiver. Scholarships are applied to graduate level courses only; courses taken for undergraduate credit are not eligible.

• For this part‑time GA position: generous education assistance for the employee.
• Students filling a Graduate Assistantship are eligible to receive a graduate tuition waiver and related fee waivers. The scholarship is applied to graduate level courses only.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.