Student Graduate Assistant - Student Organizations - Lavin Bernick Center

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Recognized Student Organizations in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life. The role supports RSO registration, operations, policies, and campus programs, starting August 17, 2026.

This paid graduate-student position entails about 20 hours weekly and requires active graduate enrollment. You will work with the Assistant Director and RSO leaders, attending weekly meetings and supporting Expos, records, and handbooks while developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Tulane University
• Approximately 20 hours per week including evening and weekend commitments
• 10 month appointment
• 10 monthly stipends at $1,250 each to be paid August – May (total $12,500)
• Past involvement/leadership experience in student organizations
• Experience planning student organization events
• Ability to work autonomously
• Organizational skills, punctuality, and self-motivation
• Ability to act as a positive role model
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the RSO event registration approvals process through WaveSync for all RSO events.
• This includes daily communication and follow up LBC staff, other Tulane staff members and student organization leaders
• Hold office hours in the Student Organization Center, and be a knowledgeable resource and support staff member for the space
• Meet with RSO leaders to review event registration policies and protocols as needed.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Student Organizations with the planning and implementation of the Fall and Spring Activities Expos.
• Assist with management and updating of RSO records.
• Assist with the annual update of the RSO Handbook.
• Assist with departmental programs and initiatives.
• Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the Assistant Director of Student Organizations for planning and evaluation
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings on Thursdays 10am-12pm
• Participate in quarterly Student Affairs divisional meetings
• Participate in ongoing staff in-services and trainings

Skills

Leadership in student groups

Event planning

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant for Recognized Student Organizations reports to the Assistant Director of Student Organizations in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life. This position will assist with Recognized Student Organization (RSO) event registration, operations, policy development, and departmental programs and initiatives.

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Requirements and Remuneration

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Tulane University
• Approximately 20 hours per week including evening and weekend commitments
• 10 month appointment
• 10 monthly stipends at $1,250 each to be paid August – May (total $12,500)
• Preferred Qualifications
• Past involvement/leadership experience in student organizations
• Experience planning student organization events
• Ability to work autonomously
• Organizational skills, punctuality, and self-motivation
• Ability to act as a positive role model
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Student Learning Outcomes

• Student will develop advising, communication, and program development skills related to student organizations.
• Student will gain expertise in University policies/procedures.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to work successfully in a team.
• Student will demonstrate applied competencies such as decision- making, time management, planning, budgeting, program implementation and program management.
• Student will exercise a variety of communication skills including formal and informal verbal communication and informal and professional writing.

Major Responsibilities And/or Deliverables

• Manage the RSO event registration approvals process through WaveSync for all RSO events.
• This includes daily communication and follow up LBC staff, other Tulane staff members and student organization leaders
• Hold office hours in the Student Organization Center, and be a knowledgeable resource and support staff member for the space: answer relevant questions, assist with SOC day to day operations, support other departmental activities, and events, and any other related programs
• Meet with RSO leaders to review event registration policies and protocols as needed.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Student Organizations with the planning and implementation of the Fall and Spring Activities Expos.
• Assist with management and updating of RSO records.
• Assist with the annual update of the RSO Handbook.
• Assist with departmental programs and initiatives.
• Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the Assistant Director of Student Organizations for the purposes of program planning, troubleshooting and personal evaluation
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings on Thursdays from 10am-12pm
• Participate in quarterly Student Affairs divisional meetings
• Participate in ongoing staff in-services and trainings

Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with professional staff and colleagues in various departments within the Division of Student Affairs
• Submit feedback and recommendation for future development of student programs, specifically related to student organizations and programming
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Student Organizations

Orientation And Training

• Individual unit area training within the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
• Division of Student Affairs Graduate Assistant Orientation (date TBD)
• Campus tour
• Meetings with campus partners from within the Division of Student Affairs

About Us

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