Student Graduate Assistant - Housing and Residence Life

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the department with administrative tasks, events, and communications. The role offers an hourly pay rate and opportunities to gain career-ready skills through hands-on work.

The position is on site, part-time, and requires active enrollment as a graduate student. The department environment emphasizes professional communication and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Tulane University.
• Federal Work Study Award may be available to eligible students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for day-to-day office operations (room reservations, keys, copier, open/close).
• Assist with department events and seminars.
• Answer phones and emails; manage departmental communications.
• Support department staff and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
• Utilize Microsoft, Adobe, or other departmental programs as needed.
• Create social media and marketing materials for the department.
• Update and maintain department files and records.
• Assist with planning and coordinating events and field trips.

Skills

Customer service

Office operations

Event coordination

Communication

Social media

Marketing materials

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Graduate student enrollment at Tulane University

Federal Work Study Award

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Assistant

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

The Graduate Assistant will support the department/organization in various administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for day-to-day office operations (room reservations, keys, copier, open/close, conference room/classroom AV, lab manuals, etc.)
• Helping with or preparing for department events
• Answering and operating departmental phones, emails, or other correspondence
• Supporting department staff
• Answering student, faculty, staff, or University visitor questions
• Providing customer serviceDemonstrating professional verbal and written skills
• Using Microsoft, Adobe, or other computer or departmental programs
• Creating social media material and marketing materials
• Updating and maintaining department files
• Assist with planning and coordination of events such as seminars, field trips, etc.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University
• A Federal Work Study Award (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].