Graduate Assistant, Student Life

EKU Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Student Life to support programming and outreach within the Student Success division. This part-time role involves event planning, collaboration with students, and administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and be enrolled in a graduate program at EKU.

Qualifications

• Must be accepted into a graduate degree program at EKU.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and program events, collaborating with various campus units.
• Assist with large-scale departmental and university events.
• Coordinate engagement opportunities for students.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Administrative skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program

Enrollment in at least nine credit hours per semester

Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Graduate Assistant, Student Life

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 - Student Life

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Frequent nights and weekends are required for events and advising.

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Loni Yost

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student Life & First-Year Experience (SL&FYE), which is located within the Division of Student Success, Engagement, and Opportunity, provides graduate students with an assistantship appointment that encompasses professional service, programming, outreach, and leadership in the field of Student Affairs. The Graduate Assistantship provides opportunities for in-depth learning of event planning, programming, and student leadership/organization advising. The GA will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety Student Life and involvement areas including First-Year Experience, Student Activities, Parent & Family Programs, Colonel’s Cupboard, student organizations, service learning, community engagement, and student leadership programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program at Eastern Kentucky University
• Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in a graduate degree program
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in coursework leading toward the completion of graduate degree
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Skills in multi-tasking and the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Possess excellent administrative skills

Job Duties:

• 50% - The GA will function as a planner and programmer while communicating and collaborating with internal units on campus, external constituents, and members of the EKU undergraduate student community. Provide effective and efficient management, assessment and facilitation of programs and events at Eastern Kentucky University. - (Essential)
• 20% - Coordinates and assists with large-scale department and University events, supervises students and volunteers, and works collaboratively with campus planning groups. - (Essential)
• 20% - Coordinates and implements engagement opportunities for students using the department's activities model approach. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.