Grad Student Affairs Assistant - Orientation

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University’s New Student & Family Programs seeks a Graduate Assistant to support orientation, family programs, and student transition initiatives in Commerce, TX. This is a 9‑month, 20‑hour‑per‑week position.

You will assist with planning, registration, trainings, and events; supervise Orientation Leaders, develop communications, coordinate marketing materials, and participate in risk management and budgeting for major events.

Qualifications

• Only full-time graduate students are eligible for this position.
• Must be admitted to a graduate program or plan to enroll by Fall 2025.
• All positions are security-sensitive and require credential verification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of New Student Orientation programs.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of Orientation Leaders and student staff.
• Assist with orientation check-in, registration processes, presentations, and event logistics.
• Collaborate with campus departments to ensure a successful orientation experience for incoming students and families.
• Evaluate participant feedback and recommend improvements for future orientation programs.
• Assist in developing communication and marketing materials for orientation programs.
• Assist with the planning, promotion, implementation, and assessment of Family Weekend events.
• Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate Family Weekend programming.
• Support communication initiatives that connect family members to university resources and events.
• Assist with event registration, guest services, and on-site event management during Family Weekend.
• Develop programming that supports family engagement and student success.
• Attend and assist with weekly departmental meetings, events, and training opportunities.
• Support programs that enhance the transition experience for new students.
• Assist with outreach to prospective, incoming, and current students and families.
• Develop databases, records, and communication platforms for programs.
• Collaborate on innovative educational and engagement programs.
• Assist with marketing efforts, including social media and event communications.
• Share responsibility for risk management and budgeting for events.
• Assist with budget management, purchasing, and event expenditures.
• Represent New Student and Family Programs on university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Team supervision

Budget management

Education

Active graduate student status

Job description

East Texas A&M University’s New Student & Family Programs seeks a Graduate Assistant to support orientation, family programs, and student transition initiatives in Commerce, TX. This is a 9‑month, 20‑hour‑per‑week position.

You will assist with planning, registration, trainings, and events; supervise Orientation Leaders, develop communications, coordinate marketing materials, and participate in risk management and budgeting for major events.