Graduate Assistant: Student Engagement & 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

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.