Graduate Assistant for Connection and Inclusion Programming - TBC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Connection and Inclusion Programming. This role focuses on engaging diverse student populations to improve retention and success, guiding students through mentoring and support while assisting in program development and assessment. The position offers a stipend of $14,000 with additional benefits, including a tuition waiver for in-state students.

Benefits

Tuition Waiver for in-state students

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Maintain academic good standing (GPA 3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time in a graduate program.
• Participate actively in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support diverse student populations for improved retention.
• Assist with assessment efforts for diverse student engagement.
• Promote office mission through presentations at university events.

Skills

Mentoring

Student Engagement

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Full-time enrollment in graduate studies (minimum 9 credits)

Job description

Requisition Number:

GA00820

Position Title:

Graduate Assistant for Connection and Inclusion Programming - TBC

Position Eclass:

GF - Graduate Flat Pay

Position Summary:

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Additional Details:

Department/Office Mission:
The Office of Intercultural Engagement at UNC Greensboro aspires to be a model of excellence for inclusive student-centered intercultural engagement and education, dialogue, and community building.

We care about our students and we believe in their potential to change the world, and we seek to inspire students through programs that are rooted in the values of empowerment through inclusive community building, education through sustained engagement, and growth and transformation through dialogue

OIE creates and delivers innovative, student-centered co-curricular programs that are educational, developmental, fun, and challenging; that nurture and cultivate a life-long passion in students to be kind, to be brave, to know themselves, and to serve others

Reporting: This GA will report to the Assistant Director for Diverse Student Engagement

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Engage and support diverse student populations in order to improve retention and student success.
• Provide mentoring and student advising that is responsive to retention data
• Assist with building an active network of support for The Black Collective
• Encourage students to engage with The Black Collective and other existing programs and services that support student success
• Assist with assessment and evaluation efforts for diverse student engagement initiatives (i.e. conduct surveys and other methods of data collection); Analyze and maintain results, and develop reports to inform the direction of future programs.
• Promote the office mission and programs via presentations and information table at university events, including but not limited to: Fall Kickoff, Welcome Week, Admissions events and SOAR.
• Provide on-site staffing and support for OIE programs/events when needed.
• Participate in OIE staff meetings, Division of Student Affairs meetings, and other department/division committees as needed.
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Work Hours, Environment:.

• 20 hours per week (some evenings and weekends)
• Will have dedicated workstation in the Office of Intercultural Engagement while working with students, staff and faculty partners throughout UNCG’s campus.

Stipend: $14,000

Tuition Waiver: In state tuition waiver provided

Other Benefits: Professional development opportunities/funds may be provided.Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Number of Months per Year:

9

Org #-Department:

Intercultural Engagement - 44804

Posting Begin Date:

05/08/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes