Graduate Assistant, Student Life

Overview: Level Entry Position Type Graduate Assistant Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Admin - Clerical DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Student LifeHOURS: 20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate programSUPERVISOR: Director of Student LifeCOMPENSATION: Tuition waiverTYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESHelp maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with Student Life events and University important dates Assist in the setup, implementation, and tear down of Student Life related events Help Chaperone On Campus Events and specifically help with planning large scale yearly events (Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, Fall Fest, Community Events, Spring Awards/Spring Fling Events, Exam Week, Graduation) Assist with student organization events as needed Help oversee work-study students for the Office of Student Life. Work with other Student Affairs staff members to propose new programming concepts and activities that promote positive student development opportunities Coordinate a Campus Programming Student Group who meets regularly Plan and chaperone various off campus outings (Nashville Sounds, Predators, TPAC) Assist with all Student Life advertising and marketing strategies Help maintain online social media for Student Life Department Assist with daily Campus Newsletter Graphic Design assistance for Student Life events/flyers Design logos as needed for programs or events Photograph events and edit pictures for marketing purposes Serve as extra eyes on campus to help maintain a healthy/safe environment for students Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University Available to work flexible hours including weekday office hours, weekday night hours, and some weekends according to the calendar of student life events Competence in technology; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher Graphic Design Skills and/or Competence in Graphic Design Programs Some Photography Experience PreferredDESIRED SKILLSPROMPT AND RELIABLE!!!Strong interpersonal skills Professionalism, as this position will be working faculty, staff, and students Ability to work with a diverse student population Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills Highly motivated and enthusiastic