You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Graduate Assistant for Recruiting and Retention (The Graduate College)

Texas State University - The Graduate College
Email

Job description

The Graduate College is seeking a graduate assistant (GA) to work with the Student Development Specialist II (SDS), supervisor, and Recruiting Coordinator on various events and initiatives. The Graduate College hosts six large-scale events (reaching 100-500 students each) and over 100 small-scale events (reaching 10-100 students each) every academic year. Pay rates are determined by the University Pay Plan for a Graduate Assistant position. Evaluations for this position are completed by both the Recruiting Coordinator and Student Development Specialist each semester. 

 

Job Duties: 

  • Assist with event planning, execution, and evaluation (requires occasional evening and weekend work)
  • Serve as backup to host/moderate Shop Talks workshops and Graduate Information Sessions as needed
  • Represent department at various fairs and tabling events on campus
  • Assist with outreach projects such as brochure distribution and email communication
  • Maintain an inventory of all promotional items
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work methodically, pay attention to details, and meet frequent deadlines
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding customer service experience
  • Ability to work 20 hours per week with flexible hours to accommodate working events as needed 
  • Ability to assist with event setup and breakdown; must be able to lift/carry 25-40 pounds

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of prior work experience in customer service and/or event coordination
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools
  • Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience with inventory tracking and ordering
  • Analytical and innovative mindset
  • Experience with and interest in teamwork
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite Products, specifically InDesign, Premiere, Audition, and/or Photoshop.

 

Graduate Assistantship Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be eligible for Graduate Student Employment per UPPS No. 07.07.06, including: 
    • Good academic standing (no probation or suspension)
    • Regularly-admitted to a graduate degree program (no conditional, non-degree, or graduating senior status)
    • Enrolled in 9 or more graduate hours during Fall/Spring semesters (students starting a new program in the Spring or Summer must also enroll in 3 or more graduate hours in the Summer)
  • If a newly-hired international student, must have approval from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to work as a graduate assistant

 

Job Location:  JCK Administration Building, 2nd floor

 

Are you ready to apply now? Be ready to upload the following items:

  • Resume with Texas State ID included within document
  • Cover letter addressing the qualifications (required and preferred) in the position announcement
  • Names and contact information of 3 professional references
  • Optional Document: Class Schedule

 

Work Environment:

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25-40 pounds occasionally, ability to operate computer, telephone, and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking across campus, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform essential functions