Graduate Assistant, Student Life
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CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
TN
Summary
The Graduate Assistant will assist in planning and executing student life events, managing the department calendar, and overseeing student organization activities. Additionally, they will handle marketing, social media, and graphic design tasks to promote student engagement.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087Position Type: Graduate AssistantEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Admin - ClericalPOSITION 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
