Student Engagement and Leadership: Student Organizations Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistantship
Position Type: Full Time
Credit Waiver: 9 Credits
Supervisor: Aubrey Rader; aubrey.rader@sru.edu
Job Description:
The Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations will be responsible for assisting in the management and development of university recognized student organizations.
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the bi-annual Student Involvement Fairs
- Collaborate with the Student Government Association in the execution of the New Student Organization Recognition Process and Student Organization Re-Activation Process
- Create and maintain resources to assist student organizations in continued development
- Serve as a consultant to students and student organization leaders seeking assistance and organization management advice
- Coordinate the student organization awards application and selection process; and plan the annual awards ceremony
- Serve as the student organization branch administrator for CORE, the university’s online student engagement platform
- Develop and execute training sessions for student leaders and advisors on various topics including utilizing the CORE platform
- Serve as CORE liaison and provide support to users across campus
- Recruit, train, and supervise the CORE “Street Team”
- Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of additional Student Engagement and Leadership programs and initiatives (i.e. Homecoming, Rock the Weekend, Week of Welcome)
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Leadership and/or the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Desired Qualifications:
- Initiative to work effectively and creatively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment
- Experience leading or working with a student organization
- Ability to apply new learning, skills, and professional development into daily activities, advising, and programming
- Ability to work independently, be self- directed, give attention to detail, and deliver tangible results
- Ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner
Graduate Student Outcomes:
As a result of this position, the student will . . .
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate presentation and facilitation skills
- Develop a level of proficiency with program planning and implementation
- Develop a level of proficiency in advising students
- Apply knowledge of using technology to engage students
Desired SRU Graduate Majors:
- Student Affairs in Higher Education
- College Counseling in Student Affairs in Higher Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Social Work
Supervisor’s Expectations:
- Position requires 17.5 hours per week to be arranged with supervisor
- Evening and weekend work is a routine aspect of this position
- Position requires an individual with creativity, a willingness to learn, and ability to have fun in the work environment
- Personal commitment to co-curricular learning