Graduate Assistant: Student Transition & Engagement

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University seeks a Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement to support transfer and continuing students through planning, assessment, and programming within the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs. You will help develop inclusive initiatives, manage events, and collaborate with campus partners to foster student belonging.

You will gain experience in higher education administration, marketing, and data-informed program evaluation while contributing

Qualifications

• Must be an active CCU student.
• Admission to and continued enrollment in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered campus community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of transition initiatives for transfer and continuing students.
• Coordinate programming for National Transfer Student Week and Transfer Student Appreciation initiatives.
• Assist with the administration and engagement efforts of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
• Support planning and execution of class-year initiatives including sophomore, junior, senior, and transfer student engagement programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance transition experiences and connect students with university resources.
• Assist in developing new programming that supports student persistence, belonging, and engagement.
• Provide operational support for departmental signature programs including Teal Nation Welcome and New Student Convocation.
• Assist with event logistics including registration, staffing, room setup, vendor coordination, event materials, and participant communications.
• Serve as an on-site event manager during designated departmental programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Assist professional staff with administrative projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Develop marketing materials including social media content, digital signage, newsletters, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update departmental webpages and communication platforms.
• Assist with program assessment by collecting attendance data, participant feedback, learning outcomes, and event evaluations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations that support continuous program improvement.
• Promote departmental programs through campus outreach and strategic communications.
• Assist with student employee engagement initiatives and recognition efforts as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Active CCU student

Graduate program enrollment

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coastal Carolina University seeks a Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement to support transfer and continuing students through planning, assessment, and programming within the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs. You will help develop inclusive initiatives, manage events, and collaborate with campus partners to foster student belonging.

You will gain experience in higher education administration, marketing, and data-informed program evaluation while contributing