What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant, Student Life position at CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY?
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