Graduate Assistant - CEHD Graduate Studies

University of Montevallo; Montevallo, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Montevallo invites applications for a Graduate Assistant - CEHD Graduate Studies to assist in promoting the College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs and recruitment efforts. The position focuses on coordinating content across communications channels and social media to engage potential students.

Responsibilities include timely responses to inquiries, collaboration to create digital content, and maintaining up-to-date recruitment materials.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong verbal and written professional communication skills.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• Ability to respond in a customer-service-type role to messages and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and collegial attitude at all times.
• Knowledge and experience using multiple social media platforms, preferably in a marketing and communications capacity; and
• Proficiency with social media platforms and Canva for design.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all potential students in a timely manner through assigned communication mediums, specifically electronic communication & social media.
• Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff as well as other departments across campus to help facilitate the creation of digital content.
• Help keep graduate student recruitment and retention materials up to date.
• Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff to manage, clean up, and organize the electronic file structure, including advising and other office files.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Social media

Canva

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Rate of Pay

$12.00 hourly

Employment Status

Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Graduate Assistant

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

15

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Department

College Education Dean's Office

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - CEHD Graduate Studies

General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the promotion of the College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs and the recruitment of students through content coordination of the associated communication and social media.

1. Respond to all potential students in a timely manner through assigned communication mediums, specifically electronic communication & social media.
2. Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff as well as other departments across campus to help facilitate the creation of digital content.
3. Help keep graduate student recruitment and retention materials up to date.
4. Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff to manage, clean up, and organize the electronic file structure, including advising and other office files.
5. Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability an maturity to handle/maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Strong verbal and written professional communication skills;
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently;
• Ability to respond in a customer-service-type role to messages and inquiries in a timely manner;
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and collegial attitude at all times;
• Knowledge and experience using multiple social media platforms, preferably in a marketing and communications capacity; and
• Proficiency with social media platforms and Canva for design.

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/19/2026

Open Date

08/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management

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