Graduate Assistant, TRIO SSS & Student Support Services

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Stubblefield Institute is seeking a graduate student to support the TRIO Student Support Services program at Shepherd University. You will assist Academic Retention Specialists by developing and leading workshops, supporting small group learning, and helping participants create Individualized Success Plans.

This on-site role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, confidentiality, and a willingness to work 20 hours per week, including some evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate student at Shepherd University.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Available to devote 20 hours per week to the TRIO/Student Support Services program.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in Developing, scheduling and leading student development workshops.
• Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in working with small group learning sessions.
• Work with SSS participants in developing their Individuized Success Plans.
• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Work with SSS ARS and administrative assistant in arranging all cultural and graduate school tours.
• Serves as a student chaperone during all cultural and educational activities.
• Write the quarterly program newsletter with SSS ARS and program administrative assistant.
• Update the program webpage with SSS administrative assistant.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Update program Facebook page.
• Maintain program student database.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ARS, administrative assistant and Director.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Graduate student at Shepherd University

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department Student Emp TRIO Student Support Services

Job Summary/Basic Function

1. Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in Developing, scheduling and leading student development workshops.
2. Provides support to the SSS Academic Retention Specialists in working with small group learning sessions.
3. Work with SSS participants in developing their Individuaized Success Plans.
4. Answering and directing telephone calls.
5. Work with the SSS ARS and administrative assistant in arranging all cultural and graduate school tours.
6. Serves as a student chaperone during all cultural and educational activities.
7. Work with the SSS ARS and program administrative assistant to write the quarterly program newsletter.
8. Work with the SSS administrative assistant to update the program webpage.
9. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
10. Update program facebook page.
11. Maintain program student database.
12.Perform other duties as assigned by ARS , administrative assistant and Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• A student in a graduate program at Shepherd University.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to devote 20 hours each week to the TRIO /Student Support Services program.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled in a field of study that supplements the staff abilities in addressing the needs of the students Abilitly to plan and organize events Strong supervision skills Ability to work with groups of 30-35 students Ability to walk for long periods of time Ability to work in a team environment

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/24/2026

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

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