Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship

Coastal Carolina University

Conway (SC)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Coastal Carolina University is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship. The 20-hour-per-week role supports the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership by creating educational initiatives to improve financial sustainability and entrepreneurial thinking among student organizations.

Responsibilities include developing resources and training, planning an online marketplace for approved merchandise, and educating on budgeting,

Qualifications

  • Must be an active CCU student.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Acceptance into or current enrollment in 6-9 credit hours in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University.

Responsibilities

  • Develop programs and educational resources that teach student organizations how to create sustainable funding models beyond traditional university allocations.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of an online marketplace that allows registered student organizations to sell approved merchandise and products.
  • Develop educational programming that strengthens financial management skills among organization officers.
  • Develop educational materials that help student leaders understand legal and financial responsibilities associated with fundraising and business activities.

Skills

Analytical skills
Project management
Team collaboration
E-commerce platforms
Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Graduate enrollment 6-9 credits

Job description

Internal Title:

Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship

Department:

Student Involvement and Leadership

Position Type:

STUD - Student Position

Basis:

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week:

20 hours per week

Normal work days:

Days Vary

Normal work hours:

Varies

FLSA:

Nonexempt

Job Details

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship supports the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership by developing educational initiatives that strengthen student organizations’ financial sustainability, entrepreneurial thinking, fundraising capacity, and responsible business practices. The GA will lead the development of resources, training programs, and technology that help organizations safely generate revenue while understanding financial and legal responsibilities.

The GA role is a 20 hour per week role focused on student leader development through four primary focus areas.

Entrepreneurial Development & Revenue Generation
  • Develop programs and educational resources that teach student organizations how to create sustainable funding models beyond traditional university allocations.
Student Organization Marketplace Development
  • Lead the planning and implementation of an online marketplace that allows registered student organizations to sell approved merchandise and products.
Financial Literacy & Organizational Capacity Building
  • Develop educational programming that strengthens financial management skills among organization officers.
Risk Management, Liability & Compliance Education
  • Develop educational materials that help student leaders understand legal and financial responsibilities associated with fundraising and business activities.

For questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Eisele at aeisele@coastal.edu.

Required Qualifications

Must be an active CCU student.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Acceptance into or current enrollment in 6-9 credit hours in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University
Preferred Qualifications
  • Enrollment in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
  • Interest in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, finance, or marketing
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms, budgeting, or small business operations
Posting Number

Stu00394P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/19/2026

Job Open Date

07/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122352

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