Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement and Commuter Life

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement and Commuter Life. This role involves hands-on experience in budget management, marketing, and event planning while fostering collaboration with campus and community partners. Ideal candidates must be accepted into a graduate program and possess strong communication, analytical, and design skills. The position offers approximately 20 work hours per week and a chance to make a significant impact on student engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and adept at managing tasks to meet deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Intermediate skills using Canva or other graphic design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various Orientation and Welcome Week initiatives.
• Enhance student engagement with large-scale programming.
• Oversee commuter student initiatives.
• Assist in developing comprehensive marketing plans.
• Support Director with building management efforts.
• Assist with assessment strategies for the office.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Intermediate skills using Canva

Education

Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College

Job description

Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement and Commuter Life

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement and Commuter Life

Position ID: GA-SECR-IWS

Department: Activities Ctr - Students

Supervisor Title: Director for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Description of Job Duties: The Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement and Community Relations will gain hands‑on experience in budget management, printed and digital marketing, and event planning – both on the large and small scale – as well as advising the Cardinal Activities Board. The GA will build and maintain relationships with campus leaders, campus partners, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration opportunities and represent the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging at various college events, including but not limited to: tabling at resource fairs, delivering presentations to prospective students, etc. Students in the Higher Education or Organizational Leadership degree programs will have the opportunity to utilize leadership development and management theories and apply structured processes in the various tasks assigned.

• Assist the Coordinator(s) of Student Engagement & Belonging with various Orientation and Welcome Week‑related initiatives.
• Assist with enhancing the student engagement experience by creating and managing large‑scale programming, including but not limited to: bi‑annual Student Engagement Fair, Homecoming Week, and advising the Cardinal Activities Board (CAB).
• Oversee commuter student initiatives, including but not limited to: Commuter Catalog newsletter, commuter lockers, commuter breakfast, etc.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive marketing plans for Student Engagement and Belonging, including but not limited to: print, social media, and other digital platforms, i.e., Presence or Mailchimp for weekly newsletters.
• Assist the Director with building management efforts in partnership with WAC front desk workers.
• Assist with assessment strategies to support the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging.
• Other related duties as assigned by Director of Student Engagement & Belonging.

Job Qualifications:

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Detail‑oriented and adept at managing tasks to meet deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Intermediate skills using Canva or other graphic design platforms.

Approximate number of work hours per week: 20

EEO Statement: North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Open Date: 04/20/2026