Graduate Honors Program Fellow: Leadership & Mentoring

Mnsu; Mankato, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a Graduate Assistant role supporting HONR 201/375, mentoring students, and coordinating Honors activities. The 20-hour weekly appointment emphasizes leadership development and academic coaching within the Honors Program.

The position includes a $5,000 per semester stipend, out-of-state tuition waiver, and waivers for up to 9 graduate credits per semester, with eligibility tied to enrollment and good academic standing.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with leadership development, cultural engagement opportunities, and/or undergraduate research.
• Must have basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours within 20 hour per week schedule.
• A Bachelor's Degree
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum development and student support for HONR 201: Intro to Honors and HONR 375: Portfolio Development.
• Coordinate with Honors staff to design, monitor, and participate in Honors Program activities.
• Assist with student support for Presidential Scholars programming including leadership development, event support, and general mentoring.
• Assist with Honors specific academic coaching to support students with course selection and competency development.
• Support marketing and recruitment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership development experience

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Admitted to MSU Mankato graduate program by start date

Enrolled in at least six graduate credits per semester

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

D2L

Blackboard

Job description

Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a Graduate Assistant role supporting HONR 201/375, mentoring students, and coordinating Honors activities. The 20-hour weekly appointment emphasizes leadership development and academic coaching within the Honors Program.

The position includes a $5,000 per semester stipend, out-of-state tuition waiver, and waivers for up to 9 graduate credits per semester, with eligibility tied to enrollment and good academic standing.