Graduate Assistant, Student Life

Cumberland University; Lebanon (TN); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Student Life. This position involves assisting with student affairs events, maintaining calendars, and supporting engagement activities. Candidates should be enrolled in UM's graduate programs and possess strong organizational, graphic design, and interpersonal skills.

This role offers a flexible schedule and numerous opportunities to make an impact within the student community, assisting with events like Welcome Week and Graduation.

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours including weekday office, night, and some weekends.
• Competence in technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with Student Life events.
• Assist in the setup and implementation of events.
• Coordinate a Campus Programming Student Group.

Skills

Graphic Design Skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills

Photography Experience

Education

Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry | Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087 | Position Type: Graduate Assistant | Education Level: Bachelor's Degree | Travel Percentage: Negligible | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Admin - Clerical | Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Life

HOURS: 20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate program

SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Life

COMPENSATION: Tuition waiver

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with Student Life events and University important dates
• Assist in the setup, implementation, and tear down of Student Life related events
• Help chaperone on campus events and specifically help with planning large scale yearly events (Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, Fall Fest, Community Events, Spring Awards/Spring Fling Events, Exam Week, Graduation)
• Assist with student organization events as needed
• Help oversee work-study students for the Office of Student Life
• Work with other Student Affairs staff members to propose new programming concepts and activities that promote positive student development opportunities
• Coordinate a Campus Programming Student Group who meets regularly
• Plan and chaperone various off campus outings (Nashville Sounds, Predators, TPAC)
• Assist with all Student Life advertising and marketing strategies
• Help maintain online social media for Student Life Department
• Assist with daily Campus Newsletter
• Graphic Design assistance for Student Life events/flyers
• Design logos as needed for programs or events
• Photograph events and edit pictures for marketing purposes
• Serve as extra eyes on campus to help maintain a healthy/safe environment for students
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
• Available to work flexible hours including weekday office hours, weekday night hours, and some weekends according to the calendar of student life events
• Competence in technology; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Graphic Design Skills and/or Competence in Graphic Design Programs
• Some Photography Experience Preferred

DESIRED SKILLS

• Prompt and reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, as this position will be working faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic